Northwestern spaghetti and meatballs is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a family dinner. The combination of tender meatballs, savory sauce, and al dente spaghetti is sure to please everyone at the table. There are many different recipes for northwestern spaghetti and meatballs, but the best one is the one that you make yourself. In this article, we will provide you with a step-by-step guide to making the perfect northwestern spaghetti and meatballs, as well as some tips and tricks to help you along the way. We guarantee that you will be able to create a delicious and unforgettable meal that will leave your family and friends asking for more.
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NONNA'S SPAGHETTI & MEATBALLS
The meatballs and sauce are cooked in the slow cooker for this traditional Italian spaghetti and meatballs recipe. You could also serve the meatballs over creamy polenta or on a sandwich with melted provolone.
Provided by Carolyn Malcoun
Categories Healthy Meatball Recipes
Time 4h
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- To prepare meatballs: Lightly beat eggs in a large bowl. Stir in breadcrumbs, 1/2 cup onion, cheese, parsley, garlic, salt and pepper. Add beef, pork (or sausage) and veal; gently mix until combined (do not overmix). Using 1/4 cup for each, make 16 meatballs and place in a 6-quart slow cooker.
- To prepare sauce & spaghetti: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 cup onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until beginning to brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Add garlic, Italian seasoning and crushed red pepper; cook, stirring, for 30 seconds. Add wine and boil for 1 minute. Add crushed and diced tomatoes and bring to a simmer. Pour the sauce over the meatballs.
- Put the lid on the slow cooker and cook on High for 4 hours or Low for 8 hours.
- 30 minutes before you're ready to eat, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti until just tender, 8 to 10 minutes or according to package directions.
- Spoon any fat off the sauce; add oregano. Serve the meatballs and sauce over the spaghetti with extra Parmesan, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 446.8 calories, Carbohydrate 61.3 g, Cholesterol 81.1 mg, Fat 10.8 g, Fiber 10.7 g, Protein 25.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 765.4 mg, Sugar 9.4 g
JENN'S OUT OF THIS WORLD SPAGHETTI AND MEATBALLS
This authentic spaghetti and meatballs recipe is made with fresh oregano and parsley. Because the meatballs are cooked in the sauce, they are tender and savory.
Provided by JENNGOETZ
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 1h15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat, and cook the onion until lightly brown. Mix in 2 cloves garlic, and cook 1 minute. Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, water, sugar, 1/2 the oregano, and bay leaf. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer while preparing meatballs.
- In a bowl, mix the ground round, bread crumbs, remaining oregano, remaining garlic, parsley, eggs, and cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Roll into 1 inch balls, and drop into the sauce. Cook 40 minutes in the sauce, or until internal temperature of meatballs reaches a minimum of 160 degrees F (72 degrees C).
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil, and stir in the spaghetti. Cook 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente, and drain. Serve the meatballs and sauce over the cooked spaghetti.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 571.9 calories, Carbohydrate 80.1 g, Cholesterol 86.6 mg, Fat 17 g, Fiber 7.7 g, Protein 27.7 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 1177.2 mg, Sugar 21.3 g
SPAGHETTI AND MEATBALLS
Steps:
- For the meatballs: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
- Combine the bread with the milk in a large bowl. Let soften for about 1 minute, then mash to a paste with a fork. Add the beef, pork, egg, Worcestershire, granulated garlic, granulated onion, 2 tablespoons pecorino, 2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Mix until well blended. Form into twelve 2-inch balls (about 1/4 cup each) and place on a plate or tray.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sear the meatballs on all sides until a crust forms, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a baking dish.
- Bake until cooked through, 20 to 25 minutes.
- For the pasta and sauce: In a large pot, cook the spaghetti according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- To a pan over medium heat, add the olive oil, tomatoes, broth, butter, and basil and parsley. Simmer until the tomatoes are soft, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the pecorino to help thicken the sauce, and season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Stir in the cooked pasta and top with the meatballs. Garnish with some more pecorino and basil-parsley mix.
BEST SPAGHETTI 'N' MEATBALLS
My mom's Italian friend taught her the secret to this saucy spaghetti dish. Our whole family is grateful! Mom gave me this recipe as a wedding present. It's the best-tasting spaghetti ever...and the meatballs are so tender.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 2h10m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine eggs, bread crumbs, cheese, tomato juice, green pepper, onion and seasonings. Crumble sausage over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-in. balls. In a skillet, brown meatballs over medium heat; drain., In a large saucepan, combine the first eight sauce ingredients. Add green pepper, onion and garlic. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 30-45 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Discard bay leaf., Add meatballs to sauce; simmer for 1 hour or until a thermometer reads 160°. Serve with spaghetti.
Nutrition Facts :
NORTHWESTERN SPAGHETTI AND MEATBALLS
Make and share this Northwestern Spaghetti and Meatballs recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Mike Dibbs
Categories Spaghetti
Time 1h
Yield 15 meatballs, 5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- prepare the bread crumbs by placing 3 pieces of bread on a baking sheet and bake at 250 degrees for 10 minutes (or until dry).
- then remove the bread from the oven and soak in water for 2 to 3 minutes (this will affect the gluten in the bread giving it better texture and taste). Squeeze as much water out as possible.
- combine all the meatball ingredients together and knead for 3 minutes. form into meatballs, place on cookie sheet lined with foil and bake at 375 for 15 minutes (or until cooked through).
- while meatballs are cooking in oven combine sauce ingredients into a large saucepan and simmer.
- once meatballs are removed from oven place them into sauce and continue to simmer for 30 minutes (spaghetti can be made at this time).
- add meatballs and sauce to favorite spaghetti and enjoy.
CLASSIC SPAGHETTI AND MEATBALLS
I can't claim to be Italian, but I sure did a lot of research when it came to tackling this classic Italian dish. In addition to tasting fabulous, this recipe is so easy to put together. It's great for making extra meatballs for leftovers and is accessible enough that anyone should be able to throw it together on a weeknight.
Provided by Kelsey Nixon
Categories main-dish
Time 1h50m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine the cheese, breadcrumbs, milk and egg in a large mixing bowl until well mixed. Add the chuck and pork and mix to combine, working gently to avoid overworking the meat. Sprinkle with the salt and pepper. Shape into small golf ball-size meatballs and place on the lined baking sheet.
- Bake the meatballs until they are cooked through, about 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, bring the Classic Tomato Basil Sauce to a simmer. Transfer the meatballs to the tomato sauce and toss to coat, allowing them to simmer for another 5 minutes. Meatballs can be held in the sauce until ready to serve.
- Cook the pasta according to package directions. Transfer the cooked pasta directly to the sauce, tossing to coat.
- Serve the spaghetti and meatballs topped with grated Parmesan and fresh basil.
- Cut an "X" in the bottom of each tomato and blanch in a large pot of boiling water 10 seconds. Immediately transfer the tomatoes with a slotted spoon to an ice bath to cool, then peel, seed and chop.
- Cook the garlic in the oil in a small, heavy pot over medium heat, stirring occasionally until golden, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes and red pepper flakes, season with salt and pepper, and add the fresh basil. Cover and simmer 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
Tips:
- Choose the right pasta. A hearty, sturdy pasta like spaghetti or penne is best for this dish.
- Brown the meatballs well. This will help develop their flavor and give them a nice crust.
- Season the sauce generously. A good sauce should have a balance of sweetness, acidity, and saltiness.
- Cook the pasta al dente. This means that it should be cooked through but still have a slight bite to it.
- Serve the spaghetti and meatballs with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese and a side of garlic bread. This will complete the classic Italian-American meal.
Conclusion:
Northwestern spaghetti and meatballs is a hearty, flavorful dish that is perfect for a family meal or a casual get-together. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make this classic dish at home. So next time you're looking for a comforting and delicious meal, give this recipe a try.
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