Spaghetti with Grilled Meatballs
This spaghetti with grilled meatballs combines smoky, grilled meatballs with a fresh, vibrant tomato sauce. It’s a wholesome, protein-packed summer spaghetti recipe your family will love.
Ingredients
- 12 ounces uncooked spaghetti
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon 2% milk
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 pounds large tomatoes, chopped (4 to 5)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh basil
- Shredded Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti according to the package directions, then drain and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine onion, bread crumbs, egg, Parmesan, milk, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix well.
- Add the ground beef and mix gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the meatballs tender.
- With wet hands, shape the mixture into 1 1/2-inch balls.
- Preheat your grill to medium heat and grease the grates. Grill the meatballs, covered, for about 10 minutes or until they’re browned and cooked through, turning occasionally.
- In an 11x7 disposable foil pan, combine chopped tomatoes, minced garlic, olive oil, sugar, salt, oregano, and pepper. Place the pan on the grill.
- Cook, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes break down and the sauce begins to simmer (about 10 minutes).
- Stir fresh basil into the sauce just before serving.
- Plate the spaghetti, top with grilled meatballs and the tomato sauce, and garnish with shredded Parmesan.