Spaghetti with Meatballs and Parmesan

Ingredients

• Grated parmesan cheese (1/4 cup)
• Fresh basil (1/4 cup, chopped)
• Olive oil (2 tablespoons)
• Tomato sauce (2 cups)
• Spaghetti (8 ounces)
• Black pepper (1/2 teaspoon)
• Salt (1 teaspoon)
• Garlic (2 cloves, minced)
• Egg (1)
• Parmesan cheese (1/4 cup, grated)
• Breadcrumbs (1/2 cup)
• Ground beef (1 pound)

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
2. Shape the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
3. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook until browned on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.
4. Remove the meatballs from the skillet and set aside.
5. In the same skillet, add the tomato sauce and bring to a simmer. Return the meatballs to the skillet and cook for an additional 15-20 minutes, until the meatballs are cooked through.
6. Meanwhile, cook the spaghetti according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
7. Serve the cooked spaghetti topped with the meatballs and tomato sauce.
8. Garnish with chopped fresh basil and grated Parmesan cheese.
9. Enjoy!