Ingredients:
1 pound spaghetti
1 pound ground beef
1/3 cup breadcrumbs
1/4 cup finely chopped parsley
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan (Keep little more for serving)
1 egg
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon Kosher salt
1/2 tablespoon Red pepper flakes
2 tablespoon olive oil, divided
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1 crushed tomatoes in puree
1 bay leaf
Ground black pepper (As per taste)
Instructions:
- In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook spaghetti according to package instructions. Drain.
- In a large bowl, combine beef with breadcrumbs, parsley, parmesan, egg, garlic, 1 teaspoon salt, and red pepper flakes. Mix until just combined and then form into 16 balls.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon oil. Add meatballs and cook, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides, about 10 minutes. Remove meatballs and reserve on plate.
- Add the remaining oil and onion and cook until onion is soft, 5 minutes. Add crushed tomatoes and bay leaf. Season with salt and pepper and bring to a simmer. Add the meatballs back into the pot, cover and simmer until the sauce has thickened, 8 to 10 minutes.
- Serve pasta with a healthy scoop of meatballs and sauce. Top with Parmesan before serving.