Sure, here’s a simple recipe for meatball and sausage spaghetti:
Ingredients:
- 1 pound (450g) spaghetti
- 1 pound (450g) ground beef
- 1/2 pound (225g) Italian sausage, casings removed
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (28 ounces/800g) crushed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil leaves, for garnish (optional)
- Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving
Instructions:
- In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, Italian sausage, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined. Form the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add a drizzle of olive oil. Once hot, add the meatballs in batches and cook until browned on all sides, about 8-10 minutes. Remove the meatballs from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add a bit more olive oil if needed and sautΓ© the chopped onion and minced garlic until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in the crushed tomatoes, dried basil, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Bring the sauce to a simmer and let it cook for about 10-15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
- While the sauce is simmering, cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain the spaghetti and set aside.
- Once the sauce has simmered and thickened slightly, add the cooked meatballs back to the skillet. Let them simmer in the sauce for another 5-10 minutes to finish cooking through.
- Serve the meatball and sausage spaghetti hot, garnished with fresh basil leaves if desired, and grated Parmesan cheese on top. Enjoy!
Feel free to adjust the seasoning and ingredients according to your taste preferences. Enjoy your meal!
