Creamy Spaghetti and Meatballs Recipe: Quick & Easy Comfort Dish
This creamy spaghetti and meatballs recipe is quick and easy, perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces spaghetti
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti according to package instructions; drain.
- In a bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Form into meatballs.
- Brown meatballs in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add marinara sauce and heavy cream to the skillet; simmer until meatballs are cooked through.
- Toss cooked spaghetti with the sauce and meatballs.
- Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, use homemade marinara sauce.
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Creamy Spaghetti and Meatballs, Quick Recipe, Easy Comfort Food