Description
Spaghetti and Meatball Soup is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly evenings. This hearty dish features tender meatballs in a rich, savory broth, accompanied by perfectly cooked spaghetti. Ideal for family dinners or gatherings with friends, each spoonful promises warmth and nostalgia, evoking cherished memories of shared meals. Easy to prepare and customizable based on pantry staples, this soup brings joy to every table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Mix gently and form into 1-inch meatballs.
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat and brown meatballs on all sides. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté chopped onion and minced garlic in the same pot until fragrant.
- Add crushed tomatoes and beef broth; bring to a simmer.
- Return meatballs to the pot along with uncooked spaghetti. Cook until pasta is al dente per package instructions.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil or additional Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 2 cups)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg