Classic Spaghetti and Meatballs – Hearty, Juicy & Irresistible | Joyful Cook

Ingredients

• 2 slices of bread, crust removed
• ¼ cup room temperature water
• 1 lb (450g) ground beef (or a mix of beef and pork)
• 1 egg
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• ½ small onion, finely chopped
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (or 1 tsp dried parsley)
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil (for frying)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• ½ small onion, chopped
• 2 cups homemade or store-bought spaghetti sauce
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• ½ cup chicken stock (or water)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 pack (16 oz) spaghetti
• Water for boiling
• 1 tsp salt
• Fresh parsley or spring onions, chopped
• Extra Parmesan cheese (optional)