Best 9 Myrts Christmas Spaghetti Recipes

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The festive season is a time for joy, laughter, and delicious food. Myrts Christmas spaghetti is a classic holiday dish that is sure to please the whole family. This hearty and flavorful dish is made with a combination of spaghetti, meatballs, and a rich tomato sauce. The addition of spices such as oregano, basil, and garlic gives it a distinctive flavor that will make it a hit at any gathering. Whether you're cooking for a large family dinner or a cozy gathering of friends, this recipe is sure to make your holiday meal memorable.

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CHRISTMAS PASTA



Christmas Pasta image

We eat fish on Christmas Eve, no meat allowed. After Midnight Mass, all bets are off! We make this sauce for Christmas Day: you can't fit another meat in the pot! As many times as you reheat it, it just gets that much better, so if people are coming and going throughout the day, cook off only as much pasta as you need at the time -- half a pound for every 3 people. The sauce will cover up to 2 pounds of pasta. If you are making this full menu, prepare the fudge and chill while your sauce simmers and before you prepare your salad. When you are done eating your 30 minute meal, the fudge will have chilled for 45 minutes and will then be firm enough to slice. Happy Holidays and Merry Eating!

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 large servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/4 pound pancetta, thick cut, chopped into small bits (Italian cured pork, ask at deli counter)
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 pound bulk hot Italian sausage
1 pound combined ground beef, pork and veal
4 cloves garlic, crushed
1 medium carrot, peeled and finely chopped
1 rib celery, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 cup good quality dry red wine
1 cup prepared beef stock, paper container or canned
2 (32-ounce) cans chunky style crushed tomatoes
Handful chopped flat-leaf parsley
1/4 teaspoon (a couple of pinches) allspice or cinnamon
Coarse salt and black pepper
2 pounds penne rigate, cooked to al dente
Grated Pecorino Romano, as an accompaniment
Fresh, crusty bread, for mopping

Steps:

  • Heat a deep pot over medium-high heat. Add pancetta and brown to render the fat. Transfer pancetta to paper towels to drain. To the pan add the oil, and the meats and brown and crumble them for 5 minutes. Stir in garlic, and pancetta bits.
  • Chop carrot, celery, and onions near the stove and add to the pot as you work. Cook vegetables with meat 5 minutes and add wine. Cook for 1 minute; add stock and tomatoes to the pot.
  • Stir in parsley, allspice, or cinnamon and season sauce with salt and pepper, to taste. Bring sauce to a boil, reduce heat to medium low, and cook 10 to 15 minutes, minimum, before serving. Reheated sauce only improves.
  • Toss pasta (cook off only as much pasta as you need at the time: half a pound for every 3 people) with a couple of ladles of sauce to coat, then top bowl with extra sauce. Top pasta with lots of cheese and pass bread at the table.

CHRISTMAS PASTA



Christmas Pasta image

We eat fish on Christmas Eve - no meat allowed. After Midnight Mass, all bets are off! We make this sauce for Christmas Day; you can't fit another meat in the pot! As many times as you reheat it, it just gets that much better, so if people are coming and going throughout the day, cook off only as much pasta as you need at the time - half a pound for every three people.

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 large servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 cloves garlic, crushed
1 bay leaf, fresh or dried
1/4 pound pancetta, thick cut, chopped into small bits (Italian cured pork, ask at deli counter)
1/2 pound bulk hot Italian sausage
1 pound combined ground beef, pork and veal
1 medium carrot, peeled and finely chopped
1 rib celery, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 cup good quality dry red wine
1 cup prepared beef stock, paper container or canned
2 (32-ounce) cans chunky style crushed tomatoes
A handful chopped flat leaf parsley leaves
1/4 teaspoon (a couple of pinches) allspice or cinnamon
Coarse salt and black pepper
2 pounds penne rigate, cooked to al dente
Grated Pecorino Romano, as an accompaniment
Fresh, crusty bread, for mopping

Steps:

  • Heat a deep pot over medium high heat. Add oil, garlic, bay, and pancetta bits and brown for 1 minute. Add meats and brown and crumble them for 5 minutes.
  • Chop carrot, celery, and onions near the stove and add to the pot as you work. Cook vegetables with meat 5 minutes and add wine. Cook for 1 minute; add stock and tomatoes to the pot.
  • Stir in parsley, allspice, or cinnamon and season sauce with salt and pepper, to taste. Bring sauce to a boil, reduce heat to medium low, and cook 10 to 15 minutes minimum before serving. Reheated sauce only improves.
  • Toss pasta (cook off only as much pasta as you need at the time: half a pound for every 3 people) with a couple of ladles of sauce to coat, then top bowl with extra sauce. Top pasta with lots of cheese and pass bread at the table.

CHRISTMAS SPAGHETTI PIE



Christmas Spaghetti Pie image

One Christmas, like so many unfortunately, we were extremely pressed for money and still hadn't bought presents for the extended family. I went waaaay out on limb with this one and it was by far the most welcomed gift of the season to many - not to mention a whole lot of fun to put together and deliver. I went to the grocery store and got a bunch of free cardboard boxes (the best are the boxes that the egg cartons come in because they have handles) and I went to the dollar store to get some towels to place inside of the boxes. My kids "wrapped" the outside of the boxes in wrapping paper and I placed the spaghetti pie (cooked in disposable pie plates) on top of the towels, to keep warm, inside the boxes along with some garlic bread, a bottle of inexpensive wine, some brownies and a hand picked $5 dvd from walmart. We then delivered the piping hot packages a few days after the holidays when everyone needed a break from cooking and entertaining. It was so much fun and so well received that I can't believe I haven't done it every year since...

Provided by GotBoxer

Categories     Spaghetti

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

6 ounces spaghetti
2 tablespoons butter
1/3 cup parmesan cheese
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup ricotta cheese
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
1/2 lb ground beef
1/2 lb Italian sausage
1/2 cup onion, chopped
8 ounces tomatoes, cut up and undrained
6 ounces tomato paste
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt

Steps:

  • Brown and drain the ground beef and sausage. Saute onion until tender and add the tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar, oregano and garlic salt. Combine the meat mixture and the tomato mixture, set aside.
  • Cook spaghetti and combine with butter, parmesan cheese and eggs.
  • Press mix into a 10 inch buttered pie plate making sure it goes up the sides of the plate making a sort of "pie crust".
  • Spread ricotta cheese over the spaghetti and fill with the meat mixture.
  • Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes.
  • Sprinkle with mozzerella and bake an additional 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 403.5, Fat 23.4, SaturatedFat 10.9, Cholesterol 120.8, Sodium 704.6, Carbohydrate 25.3, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 5.2, Protein 23

CHRISTMAS PASTA - RACHAEL RAY



Christmas Pasta - Rachael Ray image

Make and share this Christmas Pasta - Rachael Ray recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Pork

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

salt
1 lb rigatoni pasta
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/4 lb pancetta, chopped
1/4 lb hot Italian sausage
1/4 lb sweet Italian sausage
1/2 lb ground sirloin
1/2 lb ground veal
1/2 teaspoon allspice
coarse black pepper
1 carrot, finely chopped
1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, crushed
1/2 cup dry red wine
1 cup beef stock or 1 cup beef broth
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1/4 cup finely chopped flat leaf parsley
1/2 cup grated romano cheese

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil; add salt.
  • Add in the rigatoni; cook to al dente per package directions.
  • While the water and pasta work, heat a large nonstick skillet over med-high heat.
  • Add in 1 tablespoon olive oil; add pancetta to one half of the skillet, the sausage (both hot and sweet) to the other half of the skillet.
  • Break up the sausage into bits and brown while the pancetta renders; then combine and cook together another minute or so.
  • Remove to a plate with a slotted spoon.
  • Add the remaining olive oil to the skillet; then add in the beef and veal.
  • Brown and crumble the meat into tiny bits; add in allspice, salt, and pepper.
  • Add in the carrots, onions, and garlic; cook 5-6 minutes to soften the vegetables.
  • Add the sausage and pancetta back to the skillet, draining away some of the fat.
  • Deglaze the pan with the wine, scaping up all the good bits with a wooden spoon.
  • Stir in the stock, then stir in the tomatoes.
  • Check the seasoning to taste and adjust.
  • Simmer over low heat until ready to serve, at least 10 minutes.
  • Stir in half the parsley to finish.
  • Drain the pasta and add back to the hot pot.
  • Ladle a few spoonfuls of pasta over the sauce and add cheese to the pot.
  • Stir to coat the pasta evenly; transfer to a large serving dish or individual bowls; top with remaining sauce and parsley; pass plenty of extra cheese at the table.

EASY SPAGHETTI AND MEATBALLS



Easy Spaghetti and Meatballs image

No pasta's more iconic than spaghetti and meatballs, and now, it's a breeze to make -- the meatballs simmer right in the sauce.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Beef Recipes     Ground Beef Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 10

Coarse salt and ground pepper
1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan, plus more for serving
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 large egg
1 pound ground beef chuck
1/4 cup plain dried breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes in puree
3/4 pound spaghetti

Steps:

  • Set a large pot of salted water to boil. In a bowl, combine Parmesan, parsley, garlic, egg, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper. Add beef and breadcrumbs; mix gently. Form into 16 balls.
  • In a 5-quart Dutch oven or heavy pot, heat oil over medium. Add meatballs, and cook, turning occasionally, until browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Add tomatoes; bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer; cover partially, and cook, stirring occasionally, until meatballs are cooked through, 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, cook pasta until al dente. Drain, and return to pot; add meatballs and sauce, and toss gently. Serve with Parmesan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 678 g, Fat 20 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 42 g

SHRIMP PICCATA SPAGHETTI



Shrimp Piccata Spaghetti image

The zesty piccata sauce of fresh lemon juice, briny capers and rich butter is the inspiration behind this weeknight seafood pasta. Plump, meaty shrimp pair perfectly with the pantry-staple sauce, which is simple yet fresh and bright. The chopped shrimp are gently cooked over low heat in a shallot and garlic-infused olive oil to keep them tender. Peas are an easy way to add a vegetable with pops of sweetness. (Thawed frozen corn would also work well.) The dish is finished with fresh parsley, but other herbs like basil, chives or dill would yield equally delicious results.

Provided by Kay Chun

Categories     dinner, weekday, weeknight, pastas, seafood, main course

Time 25m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Kosher salt and black pepper
1 pound spaghetti
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 medium shallot, finely chopped (1/2 cup)
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 pound cleaned medium shrimp, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
1 cup thawed frozen peas
2 tablespoons capers, plus 2 tablespoons caper brine
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped parsley, plus more for garnish

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high. Cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of the pasta cooking water, then drain pasta.
  • While the pasta is cooking, heat the oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium and melt 1 tablespoon of the butter in it. Add shallot and cook, stirring, until softened, about 3 minutes. Stir in garlic until fragrant, 30 seconds.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low, add shrimp and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until shrimp just turn opaque, 4 to 5 minutes. If the shrimp is done before the pasta finishes, remove the skillet from heat.
  • Return pasta and 1 cup of the reserved pasta water to the large pasta pot and heat over medium. Add the shrimp mixture, peas, capers, caper brine and the remaining 3 tablespoons butter, and season with salt and pepper. Stir vigorously until sauce thickens, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the lemon juice and parsley.
  • Divide pasta in bowls and garnish with more parsley.

CHRISTMAS PASTA



Christmas Pasta image

Make and share this Christmas Pasta recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Smilyn

Categories     Meat

Time 35m

Yield 4 large

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
4 cloves garlic, crushed
1 bay leaf
1/4 lb pancetta, chopped into small bits (Italian cured pork)
1/2 lb hot Italian sausage
1/3 lb ground beef
1/3 lb ground pork
1/3 lb ground veal
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 cup dry red wine
1 cup beef stock
2 (32 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
1/4 teaspoon allspice or 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
chopped fresh parsley leaves
salt and pepper
2 lbs penne rigate, cooked al dente

Steps:

  • Heat a deep pot over medium high heat.
  • Add oil, garlic, bay leaf, and pancetta bits and brown for 1 minute.
  • Add meats and brown.
  • Chop carrot, celery, and onions near stove and add to the pot as you work.
  • Cook veggies with meat for 5 minutes and add wine.
  • Cook for 1 minute; add stock and tomatoes to the pot.
  • Stir in parsley, allspice (or cinnamon), and season sauce with salt and pepper.
  • Bring sauce to boil, reduce heat to medium low and cook 10 to 15 minutes before serving.
  • Toss pasta with a couple of ladles of sauce to coat, then top with extra.
  • Top pasta with lots of grated romano cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1341.6, Fat 37.5, SaturatedFat 11.6, Cholesterol 95.4, Sodium 990.9, Carbohydrate 178.2, Fiber 8.1, Sugar 8.3, Protein 56.9

CHRISTMAS PASTA



Christmas Pasta image

Categories     Salad     Sauce     Pasta     Christmas     Dinner     Simmer     Boil

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

Salt
1 pound rigatoni
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO) (2 turns of the pan)
1/4 pound pancetta, chopped
1/4 pound bulk hot Italian sausage (No bulk? Split a link open)
1/4 pound bulk sweet Italian sausage
1/2 pound ground sirloin
1/2 pound ground veal
1/2 teaspoon allspice, eyeball it in your palm
Coarse black pepper
1 carrot, peeled and finely chopped
1 medium yellow onion, peeled and finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, crushed
1/2 cup dry red wine, a couple of glugs
1 cup beef stock or broth
1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
1/4 cup flat-leaf parsley (a generous handful), finely chopped
1/2 cup grated Romano cheese (a couple of handfuls), plus some to pass at the table

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil and salt it. Add the pasta and cook to al dente, with a bite to it.
  • While the water and pasta work, heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon EVOO (1 turn of the pan). Add the pancetta to one half of the pan, the sausage, both hot and sweet, to the other. Break up the sausage into bits and brown while the pancetta renders, then combine and cook together another minute or so. Remove to a plate with a slotted spoon. Add the remaining tablespoon of EVOO, then the beef and veal. Brown and crumble the meat into tiny bits and season with allspice, salt, and pepper. Add the carrots, onions, and garlic and cook another 5 to 6 minutes to soften the vegetables, then add sausage and pancetta back into the pan, draining away some of the fat. Deglaze the pan with the wine, scraping up all the good bits with a wooden spoon. Stir in the stock, then the tomatoes. Check the seasoning. Simmer over low heat until ready to serve, at least 10 minutes. Stir in half the parsley to finish.
  • Drain the pasta and add back to the hot pot. Ladle a few spoonfuls of the sauce over the pasta and add a couple of handfuls of cheese to the pot. Stir to coat the pasta evenly. Transfer to a large serving dish or individual bowls and top with the remaining sauce and parsley. Pass plenty of extra cheese at the table.

MYRT'S CHRISTMAS SPAGHETTI



Myrt's Christmas Spaghetti image

Make and share this Myrt's Christmas Spaghetti recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Miss Annie

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h10m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (12 ounce) box spaghetti, cooked
1 onion, chopped
1 bell pepper, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 lb ground beef
1 (12 1/2 ounce) can stewed tomatoes, mashed
1/2 cup stuffed green olive, sliced
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup American cheese, grated
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 (4 ounce) can mushroom pieces
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can tomato soup

Steps:

  • Sauté onions, bell pepper, and garlic in 5 tablespoons of olive oil.
  • Add beef and cook until no longer pink.
  • Add stewed tomatoes, olives, salt, pepper, and cheese.
  • Cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Then add Worcestershire sauce, mushroom pieces and tomato soup.
  • Combine mixture with cooked spaghetti, refrigerate overnight.
  • To serve, heat in oven at 350°F for approximately 45-60 minutes, or until heated through.

Tips:

  • Use good quality ingredients: Fresh, flavorful ingredients will make all the difference in your spaghetti dish. Look for ripe tomatoes, firm vegetables, and high-quality cheese.
  • Don't overcook the spaghetti: Spaghetti should be cooked al dente, or slightly firm to the bite. Overcooked spaghetti will be mushy and unpleasant.
  • Sauce the spaghetti immediately: Once the spaghetti is cooked, toss it with the sauce immediately. This will help the sauce adhere to the spaghetti and prevent it from drying out.
  • Garnish with fresh herbs: Fresh herbs, such as basil or parsley, add a pop of flavor and color to spaghetti dishes. They also help to brighten up the dish and make it more visually appealing.
  • Serve with a side of crusty bread: Crusty bread is the perfect accompaniment to spaghetti. It can be used to soak up the sauce and mop up any stray bits of spaghetti.

Conclusion:

Spaghetti is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a few simple tips, you can make a spaghetti dish that is sure to impress your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, reach for a box of spaghetti and get cooking!

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