WATCH: How to Make Meatball Spaghetti

This savory and delicious meatball spaghetti recipe is an easy-to-make crowd-pleaser.

For the meatballs:

1/4 kilogram ground pork

1/4 kilogram ground beef

1/4 cup breadcrumbs

1/4 cup Parmesan cheese

2 tablespoons onion, chopped

1 clove garlic, chopped

1 egg, lightly beaten

1/4 cup milk

Basil, thinly sliced

Salt and pepper to taste

For the sauce:

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 tablespoon butter

2 tablespoons onion, chopped

2 cloves garlic, chopped

400 grams canned crushed tomatoes

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1/8 cup basil, thinly sliced

1 tablespoon sugar

Salt and pepper to taste

Spaghetti pasta, cooked according to package

1 In a bowl,combine ground beef and pork. Add breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, onions, garlic, egg, and basil. Season with salt and pepper then mix until well-combined. Form into balls, and set aside.

2 Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Pan-fry the meatballs until cooked through. Drain on paper towels. Set aside.

3 Make the sauce: In a sauce pan, heat oil and butter over medium heat. Add onions and cook until translucent, then add the garlic. Add the crushed tomatoes and allow to simmer for about 5 minutes. Add the dried oregano, basil, and sugar. Season with salt and pepper. Mix until well-combined then add the cooked meatballs. Stir to completely coat the meatballs with the sauce, and allow to simmer for another 15-20 minutes until sauce has reduced.

4 Toss cooked spaghetti noodles in the sauce. Top with the meatballs, and garnish with basil and Parmesan cheese.