Best 3 Rays Famous Spaghetti Recipes

Rays's famous spaghetti, a dish that has become a legend in the culinary world, is a testament to the power of simple ingredients combined with exceptional technique. This iconic dish, born from the passion and dedication of a humble chef named Ray, has captured the hearts and taste buds of countless diners. As you embark on your culinary journey to recreate this masterpiece, let us guide you through the essential steps, ensuring that you bring forth a dish worthy of Rays's legacy.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

SPAGHETTI AND MEATBALLS

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For a bowl of Italian comfort, make Rachael Ray's Spaghetti and Meatballs recipe from 30 Minute Meals on Food Network.

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

Ingredients

1 pound spaghetti
Salt, for pasta water
1 1/4 pounds ground sirloin
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce, eyeball it
1 egg, beaten
1/2 cup Italian bread crumbs, a couple of handfuls
1/4 cup grated Parmesan, Parmigiano-Reggiano or Romano cheese
2 cloves garlic, chopped
Salt and pepper
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 2 turns of the pan
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
4 cloves garlic, crushed or chopped
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 cup beef stock, available on soup aisle in market in small paper boxes
1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
A handful chopped flat-leaf parsley
10 leaves fresh basil leaves, torn or thinly sliced
Grated cheese, such as Parmigiano-Reggiano or Romano, for passing at table
Crusty bread or garlic bread, for passing at the table

Steps:

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
Place a large pot of water on to boil for spaghetti. When it boils, add salt and pasta and cook to al dente.
Mix beef and Worcestershire, egg, bread crumbs, cheese, garlic, salt and pepper. Roll meat into 1 1/2 inch medium-sized meatballs and place on nonstick cookie sheet or a cookie sheet greased with extra-virgin olive oil. Bake balls 10 to 12 minutes, until no longer pink.
Heat a deep skillet or medium pot over moderate heat. Add oil, crushed pepper, garlic and finely chopped onion. Saute 5 to 7 minutes, until onion bits are soft. Add beef stock, crushed tomatoes, and herbs. Bring to a simmer and cook for about 10 minutes.
Toss hot, drained pasta with a few ladles of the sauce and grated cheese. Turn meatballs in remaining sauce. Place pasta on dinner plates and top with meatballs and sauce and extra grated cheese. Serve with bread or garlic bread (and some good chianti!)

CREAMY SPAGHETTI AND BEANS

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Risotto meets pasta e fagioli in this Tuscan classic.

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

5 to 6 cups chicken stock
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 pound chunk pancetta chopped into small dice
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1 pound spaghetti
1 medium onion, chopped
2 carrots, cut into a small dice
1 fresh bay leaf
5 to 6 sprigs fresh thyme
1 (15-ounce) can Roman beans or small white beans (recommended: Goya brand)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup dry white wine, eyeball it
1 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
A generous handful flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped

Steps:

Place the stock in a sauce pot and warm it over medium heat then reduce to simmer.
Heat the extra-virgin olive oil and the butter in a large, deep skillet over medium to medium-high heat. Add the pancetta to brown slightly. Next add the garlic and spaghetti and toast the noodles lightly, 3 to 4 minutes. Add onions and carrots, bay leaf and thyme, and season with salt and pepper. Soften veggies a bit, 5 minutes. Add wine and allow it to be completely absorbed. Add beans then add a few ladles of stock and stir the pasta. Keep adding stock a few ladles at a time allowing liquids to be mostly absorbed before adding more, as if you were preparing a risotto. When liquids are absorbed and spaghetti is cooked to al dente, 12-15 minutes, stir in cheese. Adjust salt and pepper. Turn off heat and stir another minute. Remove the bay leaf and thyme stems. Serve in shallow bowls and garnish with lots of parsley.

CREAMY SPAGHETTI AND BEANS - RACHAEL RAY

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From Rachael Ray's show, 30 Minute Meals. I made this last night and my bf and I were blown away. When browning the spaghetti, use your biggest pan and turn the heat down to avoid some frustration.

Provided by darthlaurie

Categories Spaghetti

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

5 -6 cups chicken stock
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 lb pancetta, chopped into small dice
4 garlic cloves, chopped
1 lb spaghetti
1 medium onion, chopped
2 carrots, cut into a small dice
1 fresh bay leaf
5 -6 sprigs fresh thyme
1 (15 ounce) can roman beans (recommended ( Goya brand) or 1 small white beans (recommended ( Goya brand)
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 cup dry white wine, eyeball it
1 cup grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese
flat leaf parsley, finely chopped

Steps:

Place the stock in a sauce pot and warm it over medium heat then reduce to simmer.
Heat the extra-virgin olive oil and the butter in a large, deep skillet over medium to medium-high heat.
Add the pancetta to brown slightly.
Next add the garlic and spaghetti and toast the noodles lightly, 3 to 4 minutes.
Add onions and carrots, bay and thyme and season with salt and pepper.
Soften veggies a bit, 5 minutes.
Add wine and allow it to be completely absorbed.
Add beans then add a few ladles of stock and stir the pasta.
Keep adding stock a few ladles at a time allowing liquids to be mostly absorbed before adding more, as if you were preparing a risotto.
When liquids are absorbed and spaghetti is cooked to al dente, 12-15 minutes, stir in cheese.
Adjust salt and pepper.
Turn off heat and stir another minute. Remove the bay and thyme stems.
Serve in shallow bowls and garnish with lots of parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 800.7, Fat 23.4, SaturatedFat 9.4, Cholesterol 38.7, Sodium 851.5, Carbohydrate 104.4, Fiber 5, Sugar 11.2, Protein 30.9

Tips:

Use ripe tomatoes: The riper the tomatoes, the sweeter and more flavorful your sauce will be. Look for tomatoes that are deep red and free of blemishes.
Don't overcrowd the pan: When cooking the sausage, meatballs, or vegetables, don't overcrowd the pan. This will prevent them from cooking evenly and will make them soggy.
Simmer the sauce: The longer you simmer the sauce, the more flavor it will develop. Simmer for at least 30 minutes, or even longer if you have time.
Use fresh herbs: Fresh herbs, such as basil, oregano, and thyme, can add a lot of flavor to your spaghetti sauce. Add them at the end of cooking so that they don't lose their flavor.
Serve with your favorite pasta: Spaghetti is the classic choice for spaghetti sauce, but you can also use other types of pasta, such as penne, rigatoni, or ziti.

Conclusion:

Ray's Famous Spaghetti is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. The combination of sweet and savory flavors is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a comforting and satisfying meal, give Ray's Famous Spaghetti a try. You won't be disappointed!