Spaghetti and Meatballs (Comfort Food)

Name: Spaghetti and Meatballs (Comfort Food)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: European, Italian, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 6 oz ground beef; 6 oz ground pork; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1/4 cup breadcrumbs; 1 egg; 1/4 cup Parmesan; Splash of milk; 6 oz spaghetti; 1 whole small yellow onion, diced; 1 whole (16-ounce) can San Marzano whole tomatoes; 1 teaspoon sugar; 2 tablespoons pesto or fresh basil (optional)

4 steps

Prep:5minCook:25min

Comfort Food

Updated at: Fri, 11 Jul 2025 20:20:12 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories952.9 kcal (48%)

Total Fat40.6 g (58%)

Carbs91.6 g (35%)

Sugars16.5 g (18%)

Protein51 g (102%)

Sodium546.1 mg (27%)

Fiber6.3 g (23%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

2 servings

6 ozground beef

6 ozground pork

¼ cupparmesan

6 ozspaghetti

1 x 16 ouncecan San Marzano whole tomatoes

whole

1 teaspoonsugar

2 tablespoonspesto

or fresh basil, optional

Instructions

Step 1

To make the meatballs, combine meat, garlic, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, eggs, salt, pepper, and a splash of milk in a mixing bowl. Form into small meatballs.

Step 2

Sauté meatballs medium-high heat. Brown, remove and drain on paper towel. Set meatballs aside.

Step 3

In the same pot, add the onions and cook for a few minutes, or until translucent. Pour in whole tomatoes, and pesto.

Step 4

Add salt, pepper, and sugar. Stir to combine and cook over medium heat for 20 minutes with the meatballs. Serve sauce and meatballs over pasta.