Family Spaghetti and Meatballs

SERVES: 4

COOK TIME: 1 Hr

Classic Italian-style Family Spaghetti and Meatballs is sure to be a hit around your table. This favorite Old World recipe takes a few today shortcuts, but is full of home-style flavor.

What You'll Need

1 pound ground beef
1 egg
1/2 small green bell pepper, finely chopped
2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 small onion, chopped
1 (26-ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
1 pound spaghetti

What to Do

In a large bowl, combine ground beef, egg, pepper, Parmesan cheese, oregano, and salt; mix well and form into 12 meatballs.
In a soup pot, brown meatballs with onion over medium-high heat for 8 to 10 minutes. Add spaghetti sauce; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 35 to 40 minutes, or until no pink remains in beef, stirring occasionally.
Meanwhile, prepare spaghetti according to package directions; drain.
Serve meatballs and sauce over spaghetti.

Notes

Go ahead and add some garlic or any other favorite seasonings to the sauce, if you want, or, if you have time, make your own sauce from scratch. It's your family dish.

Nutritional InformationShow More

Servings Per Recipe: 4

Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
Calories 788
Calories from Fat 201
Total Fat 22g 34 %
Saturated Fat 8.1g 41 %
Trans Fat 1.1g 0 %
Protein 41g 82 %

Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
Cholesterol 126mg 42 %
Sodium 1,807mg 75 %
Total Carbohydrates 102g 34 %
Dietary Fiber 4.1g 17 %
Sugars 12g 0 %

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louisaroberts2000 6795153

Jun 30, 2014

No breadcrumbs in the meatballs?

Test Kitchen Team

Jul 01, 2014

Yes, that is correct. There are no bread crumbs in this meatball recipe.

wwhouse411 0486221

Jul 03, 2013

just wanting to hear from others on any special sauce that is being used for this?

digidley 6613649

Feb 23, 2012

I think putting green peppers in meat balls is ok I like it & I like changing some recipes around. everbody has there own taste about doing things. Thanks Mr Food I enjoy your recipes .

wyndyrev 5632921

Feb 22, 2011

You don't put bell peppers in meat balls, but you do put onion and garlic !!!!