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    Home » Pasta recipes » Easy Spaghetti and Meatballs

    Published: Nov 15, 2019 · Modified: Sep 29, 2022 by Kemi · This post may contain affiliate links

    Easy Spaghetti and Meatballs

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    This homemade spaghetti and meatballs sauce recipe made with few ingredients is easy, quick and super delicious. Ready in 20 minutes, it makes for great family dinner.

    Spaghetti and meatball served in white plate

    Tasty, delicious meatballs cooked in tomato sauce, served over finely cooked spaghetti and topped with a sprinkle of parmesan. Sounds delicious? It is indeed delicious. It's also easy and quick to make and makes good weeknight dinner. We love it and believe you'll also love this spaghetti and meatballs sauce recipe.

    Why we love this dish

    It's quick to make.

    Super delicous.

    It's homemade and homemade is best.

    Quality without breaking the bank

    Delicious - oh did i already mention that? It really is super delicious!

    A plate of spaghetti topped with meatballs sauce

    Ingredients for Spaghetti and meatballs

    For this recipe you will need the below ingredients (Full ingredient list, recipe and video in recipe card at the end of the post however make sure to read all the post so as not to miss out vital information)

    Spaghetti

    Meatballs - Check my post on Easy homemade meatballs

    Tomatoes - Fresh or Canned

    Onion

    Garlic

    Cayenne pepper

    Italian seasoning

    Bouillion cube

    Fresh Basil

    Vegetable oil - or Sunflower or Olive oil

    Parmesan or Parmigiano Regggiano

    Salt

    How to make Spaghetti and meatballs

    This spaghetti and meatballs sauce is cooked in two pots. You cook the meatballs sauce in a pot and the spaghetti in a seperate pot. The meatballs sauce is then served on spaghetti and top with some parmesan. You can also add in cooked spaghetti into the meatballs sauce if you prefer.

    How to make Meatballs sauce

    1) In a pot, add vegetable oil then add chopped garlic and onions. Saute for 3 minutes before adding canned tomatoes.

    2) Add in cayenne pepper, Italian seasoning, bouillion cube and salt. Stir and leave to cook on medium heat for 5 minutes.

    step  by step cooking procees of spaghetti and meatballs picture

    3) Add in homemade meatballs, stir and let it simmer for 10 minutes before adding chopped basil leaves.

    4) Take off heat and that's meatballs sauce ready.

    meatballs sauce in pot

    How to cook Spaghetti

    1) In a pot add water and leave to boil before adding vegetable oil and spaghetti. Leave to cook for 10 minutes or according to the packet instruction.

    2) Drain and serve.

    3) Serve meatballs sauce on spaghetti.

    Check this detailed recipe on how to boil spaghetti

    4) Sprinkle parmesan on top (Optional)

    parmesan sprinkled on spaghetti and meatballs sauce

    What to serve with meatballs sauce aside Spaghetti

    The meatballs sauce is versatile and can be served on other tyes of pasta. You can also serve it with potatoes, noodles,

    Long grain white rice

    Instant pot basmati rice

    Tips for cooking Spaghetti

    Add a tablespoon of oil so spaghetti doesn't stick together.

    Leave the pot uncovered while boiling spaghetti.

    Wait till water starts boiling before adding in Spaghetti.

    Frequently asked questions

    How long to cook Spaghetti?

    Usually about 10 minutes for aldente spaghetti however cooking times vary per brands so follow instructions on packet.

    Can i add sugar in the meatballs sauce?

    Yes you can. It gives the sauce slight sweetness. I personally don't.

    How to Store Leftover meatballs Sauce

    In the fridge - Meatballs sauce can be stored in the fridge for 3 - 4 days.
    In the freezer - Store in the freezer for up to 3 months. Put in freezer safe container or freezer bag, label with dates before putting in the freezer.
    To reheat - Leave to thaw then reheat or microwave from frozen on high heat.

    Other Pasta recipes on the blog :

    Garlic butter Shrimp pasta

    Fried Spaghetti

    Spaghetti and meatball served in white plate
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    Easy Spaghetti and Meatballs

    This homemade spaghetti and meatballs sauce recipe made with few ingredients is easy, quick and super delicious. Ready in 20 minutes, it makes great family dinner.
    Prep Time5 mins
    Cook Time18 mins
    Total Time23 mins
    Course: Dinner, Main Course, Pasta
    Cuisine: American, British, Italian
    Keyword: easy spaghetti and meatballs recipe, meatballs sauce and spaghetti, spaghetti and meatballs
    Servings: 4
    Author: Kemi
    Cost: $8

    Ingredients

    • 500g Spaghetti
    • 20 medium Meatballs
    • 1 medium Onion chopped
    • 2 cloves Garlic minced
    • 400g canned chopped tomatoes
    • 1 teaspoon Cayenne or black pepper
    • 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
    • 1 Bouillion cube
    • ⅛ cup Fresh basil chopped
    • 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil
    • Parmesan cheese optional
    • Salt

    Instructions

    How to Cook Meatball Sauce

    • In a pot, add vegetable oil then add chopped garlic and onions. Saute for 3 minutes before adding canned tomatoes.
    • Add in cayenne pepper, Italian seasoning, bouillion cube and salt. Leave to cook on medium heat for 5 minutes.
    • Add in homemade meatballs, stir and let it simmer for 10 minutes before adding chopped basil leaves.
    • Take off heat and that's meatballs sauce ready.

    How to Cook Spaghetti

    • In a pot add water and leave to boil before adding vegetable oil and spaghetti. Leave to cook for 10 minutes or according to the packet instruction.
    • Drain and serve.

    Spaghetti and meatballs

    • Serve meatballs sauce on spaghetti.
    • Sprinkle with Parmesan (Optional)
    • Enjoy warm

    Video

    Notes

    Add a tablespoon of oil so spaghetti doesn't stick together.
    Leave the pot uncovered while boiling spaghetti.
    Wait till water starts boiling before adding in Spaghetti.

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      November 28, 2019 at 3:16 pm

      5 stars
      I am a new member and I am really loving what I am seeing here

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      • Kemi says

        November 28, 2019 at 10:57 pm

        Welcome and thank you! so many amazing recipes coming. Stay with me 🙂

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