Skillet Spaghetti and Meatballs
Nothing beats a bowlful of classic Skillet Spaghetti and Meatballs when you're looking for an easy meal the whole family will love.
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 595kcal
Equipment
- 12" Cast Iron Skillet
Ingredients
- 16 oz spaghetti
- 8 cups water cold
- 1 cup onion diced
- 2 tablespoon garlic powder divided
- 3 teaspoon salt divided
- 28 oz crushed tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon oregano
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- ½ tablespoon basil
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes crushed
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese more for garnish if desired
- 18 oz meatballs cooked
Instructions
- In a 12 inch skillet add spaghetti, water, onion, one tablespoon of granulated garlic and 1 ½ teaspoons salt together and cook noodles until al dente over medium heat.
- Once the spaghetti has fully cooked, remove one cup of the pasta water and set aside. Drain the remaining water.
- Return the spaghetti to the skillet and add all the remaining ingredients, including the reserved pasta water, granulated garlic, and salt.
- Stir well, add the meatballs, and cook on medium low until well combined and the meatballs are heated through.
- Top with optional grated extra Parmesan cheese and parsley or basil.
Notes
Ned's Notes:
- We recommend to review recipe completely in the detailed instructions below or in the recipe card before beginning to cook.
- Cooking the spaghetti in the skillet will result in a thicker than normal pasta water. This is perfect for thickening up the spaghetti sauce later.
- Do not cook the pasta above medium heat. Cooking at medium high heat will cause it to boil over and splatter.
- This recipe will feed 4-8 people depending on portion size. For grandma's Italian servings, you'll get 4 hearty and overly generous servings. However, you'll get 6-8 servings if you're being more modest.
- Depending on the size of the meatballs, you'll want 2-3 meatballs per person/serving.
- This is not a stirring occasionally recipe, this recipe does require stirring frequently.
- You can substitute granulated garlic for fresh garlic or garlic powder, same with the onion, you can use dried onions or onion powder.
- A green salad loaded with all the fixings like cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, bell peppers, carrots, and more.
- Garlic bread is our favorite, but bread sticks, bread knots, and pull-aparts are all delicious options too.
- If you're partial to it, red wine is always a wonderful addition to a pasta dinner.
- Topping your spaghetti meatballs with grated Parmesan cheese and chopped fresh parsley or basil is a tasty touch.
Nutrition
Calories: 595kcal | Carbohydrates: 74g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 64mg | Sodium: 1477mg | Potassium: 898mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 385IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 168mg | Iron: 4mg
