Spaghetti and Meatballs Recipe

Name: Spaghetti and Meatballs Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Ingredients; Meatballs; 1 lb (450g) ground beef (or a mix of beef and pork); 1/4 cup breadcrumbs; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1 large egg; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (or 1 tablespoon dried parsley); 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning; 1 tablespoon olive oil (for cooking); Tomato Sauce; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 small onion, finely diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes; 1 teaspoon dried basil (or 1 tablespoon fresh basil); 1 teaspoon dried oregano; Salt and pepper, to taste; 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional); 1 tablespoon sugar (optional, to balance acidity); Spaghetti; 12 oz (340g) spaghetti; Salt (for pasta water); Freshly grated Parmesan (for serving); Fresh basil or parsley (optional, for garnish)