Description
Classic Italian meatballs with garlic-infused breadcrumbs and rich marinara, served with al dente spaghetti. Halal-certified pork-free recipe with no alcohol.
Ingredients
1 1/2 lbs ground beef (80% lean)
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
2 cloves garlic (minced and sautéd)
1 tsp dried basil (or 1 tbsp fresh)
28 oz tomato sauce (homemade preferred, no alcohol)
1 lb spaghetti
Olive oil (for cooking)
Salt and pepper
to taste
Parchment paper
Parmesan for serving
1 tbsp water (for deglazing)
Instructions
Combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, sautéed garlic, and basil in a bowl.
Mix gently until just combined (no overworking).
Form into 2-tablespoon meatballs and arrange on parchment-lined baking sheet.
Heat oil in Dutch oven; brown meatballs in batches (2-3 min/side), set aside.
Add garlic to remaining oil, deglaze with water, add tomato sauce and season.
Return meatballs to sauce, simmer 45 minutes.
Cook spaghetti in salted boiling water until al dente (8-10 mins), reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
Toss pasta with meatball-sauce mixture 2-3 minutes, add reserved water as needed. Serve with Parmesan.
Notes
Use 00 pasta for best texture
Adjust salt in tomato sauce if needed
Fresh basil improves flavor
Halal meat certification required
Olive oil can be substituted with vegetable oil
- Prep Time: 30
- Cook Time: 90
- Category: Meals
- Method: Baking/Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 meatballs with 1 1/2 cups spaghetti and sauce
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg