Spaghetti and meatballs is a classic and comforting dinner dish that's easy to make and always satisfying. This recipe combines homemade meatballs with a rich tomato sauce and spaghetti for a delicious and filling meal.

To make spaghetti and meatballs, you will need the following ingredients:

For the meatballs:

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• Salt and pepper to taste

For the sauce:

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 can (28 ounces) of crushed tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• Salt and pepper to taste

For the spaghetti:

• 1 pound spaghetti
• Salt for the pasta water

To prepare the meatballs, mix together the ground beef, breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, egg, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Roll the mixture into meatballs about 1 inch in diameter.

To prepare the sauce, heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic and cook until the onion is translucent. Add the crushed tomatoes, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper to the pot and bring the sauce to a simmer.

While the sauce is simmering, cook the spaghetti in a large pot of salted, boiling water according to the package instructions.

Add the meatballs to the sauce and let them cook for about 10–15 minutes, or until they are cooked through. Serve the spaghetti, topped with the meatballs and sauce.

Spaghetti and meatballs is a classic dinner dish that's perfect for a cosy night in. You can customise the recipe by adding other ingredients to the sauce, such as mushrooms, bell peppers, or red pepper flakes, for some extra flavour. Give this recipe a try and enjoy a delicious and comforting meal. q