Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Creamy Spaghetti and Meatballs recipe. Tender meatballs are enveloped in a rich, creamy sauce and served over perfectly cooked spaghetti, creating a dish that satisfies cravings and warms the heart. Ideal for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners, this recipe is as straightforward to make as it is delicious, ensuring everyone will ask for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 14.5 oz canned diced tomatoes
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, minced garlic, egg, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Form into 1-inch meatballs.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook meatballs until browned on all sides (8-10 minutes), then remove from pan.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Add diced tomatoes and simmer for 5 minutes before stirring in heavy cream.
- Cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente; drain and toss with the sauce.
- Return meatballs to the skillet with spaghetti and sauce; stir to combine and simmer for an additional 2 minutes.
- Serve topped with extra Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg