Spaghetti & Meatballs

Ingredients:

 1 lb (450g) ground beef

 1/2 cup breadcrumbs

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

 1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped

 2 cloves garlic, minced

 1 large egg

 Salt and pepper to taste

 1 tablespoon olive oil

 24 oz (680g) marinara sauce

 12 oz (340g) spaghetti

 Additional grated Parmesan and fresh basil for garnish

 Directions:

1. In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, parsley, garlic, egg, salt, and pepper until well combined.

2. Form the mixture into 1-inch meatballs.

3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add meatballs and cook until all sides are browned, about 10 minutes.

4. Pour the marinara sauce over the meatballs and simmer on low heat for 20 minutes.

5. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain.

6. Serve the spaghetti with meatballs and sauce. Garnish with additional Parmesan and fresh basil.