Best 11 Spaghetti And Meatballs With Garlic Crumbs Recipes

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Spaghetti and meatballs is a comforting and hearty dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. The combination of tender spaghetti, flavorful meatballs, and tangy tomato sauce is a classic for a reason. However, if you are looking to add a bit of extra flavor and texture to your next spaghetti and meatballs dinner, then you need to try adding garlic crumbs. The crispy, savory garlic crumbs add a delicious contrast to the soft and juicy meatballs and spaghetti. Plus, they are incredibly easy to make and only require a few simple ingredients. So, if you are ready to take your spaghetti and meatballs to the next level, then keep reading to learn how to make garlic crumbs and how to use them in your favorite spaghetti and meatballs recipe.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

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

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!)

GLUTEN-FREE SPAGHETTI AND MEATBALLS WITH GARLIC CRUMB TOPPING



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Are you facing back-to-school season, long days at the office or just uncertainty about what to make for dinner? Stock satisfying suppers, like this gluten-free spaghetti and meatballs, in your freezer and the answer will be faster than takeout -- and more paycheck friendly too.

Provided by Silvana Nardone

Categories     main-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound ground turkey, preferably white and dark meat
1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
1/4 cup almond flour
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 large egg
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 cup rice cereal crumbs
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
Kosher salt
One 24-ounce can strained tomatoes
8 fresh basil leaves
1 tablespoon olive oil
One 8-ounce package quinoa spaghetti, cooked until barely al dente

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large bowl, combine the turkey, almond milk, almond flour, parsley, egg, onion, 1/2 cup cereal crumbs, half of the garlic and 1 teaspoon salt. Shape into sixteen 1-inch balls and place on the prepared baking sheet; bake for 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, bring the tomatoes and basil to a simmer, stirring occasionally; season with salt. Submerge the meatballs in the sauce; bring to a simmer and cook, covered and stirring occasionally, 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add the remaining 1/2 cup cereal crumbs, remaining garlic and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cook until toasted, about 2 minutes.
  • To eat now: Divide the spaghetti and meatballs among 4 shallow bowls and top with the garlic crumb topping.
  • To freeze and eat later: Divide the spaghetti and meatballs evenly between two 6-cup glass baking dishes and top each with the garlic crumb topping. Cover with a tight-fitting lid and freeze up to 1 month. To thaw, place in the fridge overnight. Cover with foil and bake in a 400 degree F oven until heated through, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 500.6, Fat 17.6 grams, SaturatedFat 3.7 grams, Cholesterol 126.5 milligrams, Sodium 172.1 milligrams, Carbohydrate 52 grams, Fiber 8.9 grams, Protein 32 grams, Sugar 2.8 grams

SPAGHETTI AND MEATBALLS



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When there's time to simmer, this hearty sauce and home-style meatballs make a memorable main course, Dawnetta McGhee of Lewiston, Idaho suggests.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 3h25m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 large onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) tomato puree
1 can (12 ounces) tomato paste
1-1/2 cups water
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon sugar
MEATBALLS:
1 pound ground beef
1/4 pound ground pork
3/4 cup finely crushed saltines
4 large eggs, beaten
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Hot cooked spaghetti

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, saute onion and garlic in oil until tender. Add the next seven ingredients; mix well. Simmer, uncovered, for 1-1/2 hours. , Meanwhile, combine the beef, pork and cracker crumbs; set aside. In another bowl, combine eggs, garlic, Parmesan cheese and oregano; crumble meat mixture over egg mixture and blend well. , Shape into 1-1/2-in. balls; brown in a skillet, turning once. Add to sauce; simmer, uncovered 1-1/2 hours longer or until a thermometer reads 160°. Serve with spaghetti.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 298 calories, Fat 15g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 147mg cholesterol, Sodium 1158mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 20g protein.

SPAGHETTI AND MEATBALLS WITH GARLIC CRUMBS



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Garlic crumbs add a nice crunch to this spaghetti from my cookbook, Cooking for Isaiah: Gluten-Free & Dairy-Free Recipes for Easy, Delicious Meals. No one would guess this hearty, Italian-style favorite is gluten-free. -Silvana Nardone, Brooklyn, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound ground beef chuck
1 small onion, grated
5 cloves garlic—1 chopped, 2 smashed and 2 grated
1 cup rice cereal crumbs, divided
1/2 cup rice milk
1 large egg
6 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley, divided
Salt
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
2 cans (28 ounces each) crushed tomatoes
1 package (12 ounces) corn or rice spaghetti
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the beef, onion, chopped garlic, 1/2 cup cereal crumbs, milk, egg, 2 tablespoons parsley and 1 teaspoon salt; shape into eight 2-in. balls., In a large saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Add the smashed garlic and cook until golden, about 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes and bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally. Submerge the meatballs in the sauce; bring to a simmer and cook, covered and stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes. Season with about 1 teaspoon salt., In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the spaghetti until al dente, about 15 minutes; drain and toss with the sauce., To make the garlic crumbs, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add the grated garlic, remaining 1/2 cup cereal crumbs, red pepper flakes and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cook until toasted, 1 to 2 minutes. Let cool, then stir in the remaining 1/4 cup parsley. To serve, divide the spaghetti among shallow bowls and top with meatballs and garlic crumbs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 750 calories, Fat 20g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 123mg cholesterol, Sodium 1999mg sodium, Carbohydrate 107g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 11g fiber), Protein 39g protein.

SIMPLE SPAGHETTI AND MEATBALLS RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: onion, crushed tomato, unsalted butter, salt, ground pork, ground beef, onion, garlic, shredded parmesan cheese, panko breadcrumbs, fresh parsley, worcestershire, egg, salt, black pepper, spaghetti, parmesan cheese

Provided by Nathan Ng

Categories     Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 onion, peeled and halved
28 oz crushed tomato, 1 can
½ cup unsalted butter
1 teaspoon salt
1 lb ground pork
1 lb ground beef
1 onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup shredded parmesan cheese
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
¾ cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
2 tablespoons worcestershire
1 egg
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 lb spaghetti
parmesan cheese, to serve

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400˚F (200˚C).
  • Add the crushed tomatoes, butter, onion, and salt to a pot and bring to a simmer over medium heat.
  • Lower the heat and cook for 45 minutes, until the onions are soft and starting to break apart. Remove onion.
  • In a bowl, mix the ground beef, ground pork, panko, Parmesan, egg, garlic, onion, Worcestershire, salt, pepper, and parsley until fully combined.
  • Take a golf ball-sized handful of the meat mixture and roll it into a ball. Transfer to a baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining meat.
  • Bake the meatballs for 16 minutes.
  • Bring a pot of water to a boil, and cook the spaghetti according to the packaging instructions.
  • Drain pasta and toss lightly in about a tablespoon of oil (optional).
  • Pour the sauce over the pasta. Transfer the cooked meatballs and top with Parmesan.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1583 calories, Carbohydrate 132 grams, Fat 75 grams, Fiber 10 grams, Protein 92 grams, Sugar 19 grams

MEGAN'S AMAZING SPAGHETTI AND MEATBALLS



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This recipe will leave your family and friends mopping up their plates with their garlic bread!

Provided by Megan Darling

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Spaghetti Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 ½ teaspoons olive oil
1 yellow onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 (16 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
½ cup red wine
3 tablespoons Italian seasoning
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 ½ teaspoons garlic salt
salt and ground black pepper to taste
½ pound lean ground beef
1 egg, beaten
¼ cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs
¼ cup grated mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 (16 ounce) package spaghetti
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion and garlic until onion is tender and translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, red wine, Italian seasoning, sugar, garlic powder, and garlic salt. Season with salt and black pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and continue simmering while preparing meatballs.
  • Mix ground beef, egg, bread crumbs, mozzarella cheese, and parsley in a large bowl. Roll walnut-size meatballs and place in the simmering sauce, making sure sauce covers entire meatball. Increase heat to medium and simmering until meatballs are no longer pink in the center, about 40 minutes, turning meatballs once about halfway through.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain.
  • Serve meatballs and sauce over spaghetti with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 518.9 calories, Carbohydrate 79.8 g, Cholesterol 63.2 mg, Fat 10.3 g, Fiber 6.6 g, Protein 24.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 969.7 mg, Sugar 11.3 g

SPAGHETTI WITH MEATBALLS AND GARLIC BREAD



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These are good, richly flavored meatballs, baked in the oven, till pink, and then simmered in the sauce, you can make your own sauce, buy one, or cook the one given here. I have others on the site, but this is a good all-purpose one, and excellent on spaghetti, I think. You will not use all of the it.

Provided by Tuck Burnette

Categories     Sauces

Time 1h10m

Yield 12 meatballs, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 32

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
3 garlic cloves, sliced fine
2 teaspoons creole seasoning
6 ounces tomato paste
2 tablespoons dry red wine
1/2 cup chicken stock
1/2 cup water
28 ounces of whole tomatoes with juice, crushed by hand
1 egg
1 egg yolk
1/2 teaspoon salt
pepper
nutmeg, grated
1 pinch dry basil
1 pinch dry oregano
1 pinch dried rosemary
1 pinch dried thyme
1 pinch dried dill
1 ounce parmigiano-reggiano cheese
1 fresh baguette, split in two
2 tablespoons milk
chopped fresh parsley, to taste
1 lb ground beef, 90% lean
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
garlic powder, to taste
grated parmesan cheese
1 lb good spaghetti or 1 lb other pastas
1 tablespoon butter (optional)
parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated, for saucing
pasta water, if needed
parmigiano-reggiano cheese, for serving
chopped herbs, if desired

Steps:

  • Cook the sauce: Put the olive oil and sliced garlic into a heavy sauce pot or broad sauté pan. Turn the heat to medium-high.
  • Cook gently until the garlic becomes colored a light gold, then add the creole seasoning (do not omit this), and stir, once or twice.
  • Stir in the tomato paste, turn the heat down, and break up well with a metal whisk.
  • Add no salt, add pepper, if desired.
  • Put in the two (or three) tablespoons red wine, and reduce a little. Then add the broth, water, and tomatoes. Bring to a simmer, stirring every so often, and cook gently for 20 to 30 minutes. Remove pan from heat.
  • Make the meatballs: Put the egg, egg yolk, salt, pepper, to taste, the nutmeg and all the herbs into the bowl of a food processor. Grate in the cheese. Purée. Set aside.
  • Remove the soft white crumb from both sides of the split baguette. Measure 1/2 cup of it, save the remainder for another purpose, or discard.
  • Put into a bowl with the milk, squeeze between the fingers until it is well broken up.
  • Add to the food processor with the wet ingredients, and pulse to well combine.
  • Empty the contents of this into a bowl with the crumbled meat. Work to a paste, adding some chopped fresh parsley.
  • Form into 12 meatballs, and place evenly on a foil lined, sprayed sheet pan.
  • Bake at 400 degrees for 12-15 minutes. Remove, add to sauce, using a spatula to loosen balls, if necessary.
  • Keep oven on.
  • Bring a pot of salted water to a boil to cook pasta.
  • Combine olive oil and garlic powder to taste (1/2-1 teaspoon), brush on both sides of cut baguette.
  • Sprinkle lightly with Parmesan cheese, a pinch of salt and pepper, and chopped parsley if desired.
  • The bread needs to bake for 10 minutes, add it to the oven, on a sheet pan, to bake, when dropping the pasta.
  • Return the pan of sauce to the stove and bring to a gentle simmer, covered, simmer till done, but less than 10 minutes.
  • Drop the pasta into boiling salted water, cooking till al dente.
  • Retrieve the meatballs to a plate with tongs. Reserve a little of the pasta cooking water.
  • Drain the pasta, toss with the tablespoon of butter, if using, a handful or two of grated Parmesan cheese, and adding about 2 cups of the sauce. Thin lightly with cooking water if nessecary.
  • Cut the garlic toast into pieces. Place pasta on warm plates, topping each with three meatballs, and sprinkle each serving with more grated Parm.
  • Serve at once with garlic bread on the side, and if desired, any additional sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1769.8, Fat 52.3, SaturatedFat 13.8, Cholesterol 172.2, Sodium 2497.5, Carbohydrate 248.6, Fiber 13.6, Sugar 20.2, Protein 75.5

TEST KITCHEN'S FAVORITE SPAGHETTI AND MEATBALLS



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Swapping out some of the ground beef for chopped mushrooms is the secret behind the complex flavor of these meatballs. A quick blast in the broiler gives them a nice crust -- and the noncrisp parts soak up the delicious sauce.

Provided by Martha Stewart

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

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 cups finely chopped onion (from 1 large)
Kosher salt
2 tablespoons minced garlic (4 to 5 cloves)
1/2 teaspoon red-pepper flakes, plus more for serving
2 cans (each 28 ounces) whole peeled tomatoes in juice, pureed in a blender or food processor
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing
1 pound cremini mushrooms, finely chopped
1/2 cup dried breadcrumbs
1/4 cup whole milk
1/3 cup finely grated Pecorino Romano (1 ounce), plus more for serving
1/2 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, plus more for serving
1 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh oregano
1 large egg, lightly beaten
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
3/4 pound ground beef (85 percent lean), preferably grass-fed
1 pound spaghetti, spaghettini, or bucatini

Steps:

  • Red Sauce: Heat a straight-sided skillet over medium. Swirl in oil; add onion and 1 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is soft and translucent, 7 to 9 minutes. Stir in garlic and red-pepper flakes; cook 30 seconds. Transfer one-third of onion mixture to a bowl and reserve for meatballs. Add tomatoes to skillet; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until reduced and thickened slightly, about 20 minutes.
  • Meatballs: While sauce simmers, heat a large skillet over medium-high. Swirl in oil. Add mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and most of moisture has evaporated, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer to bowl with reserved onion mixture; let cool slightly.
  • Preheat broiler with rack 4 inches below heating element. Stir breadcrumbs and milk into mushroom mixture until milk is absorbed. Add cheese, parsley, oregano, egg, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Add beef and gently fold with your hands until evenly combined (don't overwork, or meatballs will be tough). Use an ice cream scoop, or roll heaping tablespoons between dampened palms, to form thirty 1 1/2-inch balls. Transfer to a rimmed baking sheet brushed with oil. Broil, undisturbed, until browned on top, about 5 minutes.
  • Transfer meatballs to skillet with red sauce. Simmer, stirring gently, until just cooked through, about 5 minutes. Meanwhile, boil pasta in a large pot of generously salted water until al dente, about 2 minutes less than per package instructions. Drain pasta and return to pot; toss with 1 1/2 cups sauce. Serve, topped with meatballs, more sauce, cheese, red-pepper flakes, and parsley.

JENN'S OUT OF THIS WORLD SPAGHETTI AND MEATBALLS



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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

3 tablespoons olive oil
¾ cup chopped onion
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 (16 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
3 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
1 cup water
½ cup sugar
¼ cup chopped fresh oregano, divided
1 dried bay leaf
salt and pepper to taste
1 pound ground round
½ cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
2 eggs, lightly beaten
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 (16 ounce) package uncooked spaghetti

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 RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: olive oil, large yellow onions, garlic, kosher salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, tomato paste, crushed tomato, dried basil, dried oregano, dried parsley, ground beef, ground pork, bread crumbs, ricotta cheese, fresh parsley, large eggs, grated parmesan cheese, milk, kosher salt, black pepper, dried spathetti, fresh basil, grated parmesan cheese

Provided by Matthew Johnson

Categories     Dinner

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 24

¼ cup olive oil
2 large yellow onions, chopped
10 cloves garlic, minced
kosher salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
12 oz tomato paste
55 oz crushed tomato, 2 cans
1 tablespoon dried basil
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1 lb ground beef
1 lb ground pork
1 cup bread crumbs
½ cup ricotta cheese
¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
2 large eggs, beaten
½ cup grated parmesan cheese
¼ cup milk
kosher salt, to taste
black pepper, to taste
1 lb dried spathetti
fresh basil, chopped
grated parmesan cheese, fresh

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Set a wire rack over a baking sheet and grease with nonstick spray.
  • Make the marinara sauce: Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onions and garlic and season with salt, pepper, and the red pepper flakes. Cook until soft and caramelized, about 15 minutes.
  • Set aside ⅓ cup (50 G) of the cooked onions and garlic for the meatballs and let cool.
  • Stir the tomato paste into the onions and cook until browned and aromatic, 3-5 minutes.
  • Add the crushed tomatoes, dried basil, dried oregano, and dried parsley. Stir together and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for at least 30 minutes.
  • Make the meatballs: In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, reserved onion and garlic mixture, bread crumbs, ricotta, parsley, eggs, Parmesan, milk, salt, and pepper. Mix with your hands until well combined.
  • Shape about 2 ounces (55 G) of meat at a time into balls and set on the prepared wire rack.
  • Bake the meatballs for 20 minutes, until the outsides are browned and the centers are tender and juicy and reach about 155˚F (68˚C).
  • Bring a large pot of water to boil and add a generous pinch of salt. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions, 7-10 minutes, until al dente. Stir occasionally to keep the noodles from sticking together.
  • Drain the pasta and add it directly to the simmering marinara sauce. Reserve some pasta water, in case you need it to loosen the sauce. Stir the pasta into the sauce until fully coated.
  • Add the pasta to serving bowls, top with the meatballs, and garnish with Parmesan, fresh basil, and cracked pepper.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1173 calories, Carbohydrate 119 grams, Fat 47 grams, Fiber 13 grams, Protein 69 grams, Sugar 26 grams

SPAGHETTI AND MEATBALLS



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The BEST spaghetti & meatballs recipe we've ever had. I got this from an Italian friend and it's extremely easy. You'll never want to make it any other way after trying this.

Provided by KadesMom

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h30m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 22

1/2 tablespoon garlic clove, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
italian seasoning
1 (6 ounce) can Italian-style tomato paste
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans tomatoes seasoned with basil garlic & oregano, chopped
2 (28 ounce) cans Italian-style tomato sauce
1/8 cup red wine
1 cup fennel head, chopped (optional)
1 teaspoon fennel seed
garlic salt
pepper
salt
sugar
2 lbs ground chuck
1/2 lb Italian sausage
1 teaspoon garlic clove, minced
fennel seed
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 cup breadcrumbs
2 eggs
1 (16 ounce) box thin spaghetti

Steps:

  • Mix together ground beef, Italian sausage, 1 tsp minced garlic, a sprinkle of fennel seed, small onion, dash of garlic salt, dash of pepper, dash of salt, 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning, bread crumbs, eggs.
  • Roll into balls and bake at 350 degrees until done (about 20 minutes).
  • Sauté in 4 1/2 QT or bigger pan, medium onion, 1/2 TBL chopped garlic, chopped fennel in olive oil until onion is tender. Add 1 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning, tomato paste, chopped tomatoes, tomato sauce, red wine, 1 tsp fennel seed, dash of garlic powder, dash of salt & pepper and 1 TBL sugar.
  • Add the meatballs when they're done baking.
  • Let simmer for an hour or more. Pan will be very full. I usually use a little less tomato sauce, so it's not so full.
  • Serve over spaghetti noodles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 739.2, Fat 32.5, SaturatedFat 11.5, Cholesterol 140.9, Sodium 1821, Carbohydrate 67.7, Fiber 5.2, Sugar 13.8, Protein 43.9

Tips:

  • Choose high-quality ingredients: Use fresh, ripe tomatoes and flavorful ground beef. High-quality ingredients will make a big difference in the final dish.
  • Brown the meatballs well: Browning the meatballs gives them a nice caramelized flavor. Make sure to brown them on all sides before adding them to the sauce.
  • Simmer the sauce for a long time: The longer the sauce simmers, the more flavorful it will be. Aim to simmer the sauce for at least 30 minutes, or even longer if you have time.
  • Use a variety of herbs and spices: Italian seasoning, garlic, and basil are all classic additions to spaghetti and meatballs. Feel free to experiment with other herbs and spices to create your own unique flavor profile.
  • Serve with a side of garlic bread or crusty bread: Garlic bread or crusty bread is the perfect way to soak up the delicious sauce.

Conclusion:

Spaghetti and meatballs is a classic Italian dish that is loved by people of all ages. It is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a family dinner or a casual get-together. With a few simple tips, you can make spaghetti and meatballs that will impress your family and friends. So next time you are looking for a delicious and easy meal, give spaghetti and meatballs a try.

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