Best 11 Talias Un Meatballs And Spaghetti Recipes

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Tantalize your taste buds with the delectable flavors of Talias un Meatballs and Spaghetti, a comforting and flavorful dish that combines the richness of meatballs with the simple elegance of spaghetti and a flavorful tomato-based sauce. Immerse yourself in the culinary symphony of savory spices, tender meatballs, and perfectly cooked spaghetti, all harmoniously blended together to create a dish that will transport you to a realm of culinary bliss.

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ITALIAN SPAGHETTI AND MEATBALLS



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This authentic Italian recipe was given to me by my cousin's wife, who is from Italy. It's so hearty and satisfying, everyone's eyes light up when I tell my family that we're having this for supper! -Etta Winter, Pavillion, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 cans (28 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (12 ounces) tomato paste
1-1/2 cups water, divided
3 tablespoons grated onion
1 tablespoon sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 bay leaf
1-1/4 teaspoons salt, divided
1 teaspoon minced garlic, divided
3/4 teaspoon pepper, divided
6 slices day-old bread, torn into pieces
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 pound ground beef
Hot cooked spaghetti
Additional Parmesan cheese, optional

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, combine the tomatoes, tomato paste, 1 cup water, onion, sugar, oregano, bay leaf and 1/2 teaspoon each of salt, garlic and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 1-1/4 hours., Meanwhile, soak bread in remaining water. Squeeze out excess moisture. In a large bowl, combine the bread, eggs, Parmesan cheese, parsley and remaining salt, garlic and pepper. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into thirty-six 1-1/2-in. meatballs. , Preheat oven to 400°. Place meatballs on a rack in a shallow baking pan. Bake, uncovered, until no longer pink, 20 minutes; drain. Transfer to spaghetti sauce. Simmer, uncovered, until heated through, stirring occasionally. Discard bay leaf. Serve with spaghetti; if desired, top with additional Parmesan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 373 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 123mg cholesterol, Sodium 1201mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 26g protein.

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



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Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories     main-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

1/4 cup milk
2 slice white bread, cut into cubes
1 pound 80 percent lean ground beef
1/2 medium onion, diced
1 egg
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 sticks mozzarella string cheese, cut into small cubes or 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella
Nonstick cooking spray
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 medium onion diced
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes
2 tablespoons freshly chopped basil leaves
2 tablespoons freshly chopped parsley leaves
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 (16-ounce) box spaghetti

Steps:

  • For Meatballs
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • In a large bowl combine the milk and bread. Let the bread absorb the milk. Add remaining meatball ingredients except the cheese. Using your hands, gently combine all the ingredients until they are thoroughly mixed. Take about 3 tablespoons of the meat mixture and roll into a ball and press into a patty. Place a mozzarella cube or 1 tablespoon shredded cheese onto the patty and bring up the sides around the cheese and roll between hands to form a ball. Place onto a nonstick baking sheet or a baking sheet sprayed with nonstick cooking spray. Repeat process with remaining meat and cheese. Place the meatballs into the oven and cook for 12 minutes. Remove baking sheet from the oven and set aside.
  • For Sauce:
  • In a medium pot heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, garlic and saute for 3 minutes. Add remaining ingredients and simmer for 10 minutes. Gently stir in the meatballs and any pan drippings from baking sheet and simmer for another 5 minutes.
  • Spaghetti:
  • Cook the spaghetti in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente, about 8 minutes. Drain and place the pasta on a large serving platter. Place the meatballs over the spaghetti, pour the sauce on top and serve immediately.

TALIA'S UN-MEATBALLS AND SPAGHETTI



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Categories     Vegetable     Dinner

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup light soy milk
1 tablespoon raw tahini
chopped garlic, dill, oregano, parsley (optional), to taste
1 tablespoon Dr. Fuhrman's VegiZest
1/4 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup oats
1 cup firm tofu, chopped or crumbled
1/4 cup walnuts, chopped
1 cup tvp (textured vegetable protein)
2 onions, chopped
1 spaghetti squash

Steps:

  • Warm the soy milk gently and fold in the tahini to make a sauce. Add the seasonings, VegiZest and then the flour and oats and mix well. Add the remaining ingredients- the tofu, walnuts, TVP and onions. Mash it all together and knead it with you hands forming solid ball. Then form it into small balls and lay on a non-stick baking tray and bake at 375 for 30 minutes. Serve over baked spaghetti squash, or Lentil Bean Pasta, with plenty of fat free tomato sauce. You can make your own fat-free, salt-free tomato sauce by gently heating in a pot fresh or canned tomatoes, crushed garlic, chopped onions, chopped scallions, and 2 tablespoons of salt-free Italian seasonings, one teaspoon lemon juice and one teaspoon wine vinegar.

REAL MEATBALLS AND SPAGHETTI



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For homemade Italian comfort, make Ina Garten's Real Meatballs and Spaghetti recipe from Barefoot Contessa on Food Network, starring veal, pork and beef.

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 23

1/2 pound ground veal
1/2 pound ground pork
1 pound ground beef
1 cup fresh white bread crumbs (4 slices, crusts removed)
1/4 cup seasoned dry bread crumbs
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 extra-large egg, beaten
Vegetable oil
Olive oil
1 tablespoon good olive oil
1 cup chopped yellow onion (1 onion)
1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
1/2 cup good red wine, such as Chianti
1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes, or plum tomatoes in puree, chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 pounds spaghetti, cooked according to package directions
Freshly grated Parmesan

Steps:

  • Place the ground meats, both bread crumbs, parsley, Parmesan, salt, pepper, nutmeg, egg, and 3/4 cup warm water in a bowl. Combine very lightly with a fork. Using your hands, lightly form the mixture into 2-inch meatballs. You will have 14 to 16 meatballs.
  • Pour equal amounts of vegetable oil and olive oil into a large (12-inch) skillet to a depth of 1/4-inch. Heat the oil. Very carefully, in batches, place the meatballs in the oil and brown them well on all sides over medium-low heat, turning carefully with a spatula or a fork. This should take about 10 minutes for each batch. Don't crowd the meatballs. Remove the meatballs to a plate covered with paper towels. Discard the oil but don't clean the pan.
  • For the sauce, heat the olive oil in the same pan. Add the onion and saute over medium heat until translucent, 5 to 10 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 more minute. Add the wine and cook on high heat, scraping up all the brown bits in the pan, until almost all the liquid evaporates, about 3 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes, parsley, salt, and pepper.
  • Return the meatballs to the sauce, cover, and simmer on the lowest heat for 25 to 30 minutes, until the meatballs are cooked through. Serve hot on cooked spaghetti and pass the grated Parmesan.

LIDIA'S SPAGHETTI AND MEATBALLS



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This is Lidia Bastianich's recipe for spaghetti and meatballs. She is a chef on tv who makes very authentic italian food. This recipe is the next best thing to being in New York City in Little Italy.

Provided by Mrs. Piggy

Categories     Spaghetti

Time 2h30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 21

two 35-ounce cans Italian plum tomato (preferably San Marzano)
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 bay leaves
salt
fresh ground black pepper
1/2 lb ground pork
1/2 lb ground beef
1 cup fine dry white bread crumbs
1/3 cup freshly grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
2 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped fine
1 large egg
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
all-purpose flour
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 lb spaghetti
2/3 cup parmigiano-reggiano cheese (grated, and I want to add that it's important to use FRESHLY grated)

Steps:

  • Pass the tomatoes and their liquid through a food mill fitted with the fine disc.
  • Heat 1/4 cup olive oil in a 4- to 5-quart pot over medium high heat. Stir in the onion and cook, stirring, until wilted, about 4 minutes.
  • Pour in the tomatoes, crushed red pepper and bay leaves, and season lightly with salt and pepper.
  • Bring to a boil, then lower the heat so the sauce is at a lively simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, crumble the pork and beef into a mixing bowl.
  • Sprinkle the bread crumbs, 1/3 cup grated cheese, the parsley, and garlic over the meat.
  • Beat the egg with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper in a small bowl until blended. Pour over the meat mixture. Mix the ingredients with clean hands just until evenly blended. Don't overmix.
  • Shape the meat mixture into 1-1/2 inch balls.
  • Dredge the meatballs in the flour until lightly but evenly coated.
  • Heat 1/4 cup olive oil and the vegetable oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Slip as many meatballs into the skillet as will fit without crowding. Fry, turning as necessary, until golden brown on all sides, about 6 minutes. Adjust the heat as the meatballs cook to prevent them from overbrowning.
  • Remove the meatballs, and repeat if necessary with the remaining meatballs.
  • Add the browned meatballs to the tomato sauce and cook, stirring gently with a wooden spoon, until no trace of pink remains at the center of the meatballs, about 30 minutes.
  • Stir the spaghetti into the boiling water. Return to a boil, stirring frequently. Cook the pasta, semi-covered, stirring occasionally, until done, about 8 minutes.
  • Drain the pasta and return it to the pot. Spoon in about 2 cups of the tomato sauce, tossing well until the pasta is coated with sauce.
  • Remove from the heat and toss in 2/3 cup grated cheese. Check the seasoning, and add salt and pepper if necessary.
  • Serve the pasta in warm bowls or piled high on a large warm platter.
  • Spoon a little more of the sauce over the pasta, and pass the remaining sauce separately. Pass the meatballs family-style in a bowl, or top the bowls or platter of spaghetti with them.

MEXICAN-STYLE SPAGHETTI AND MEATBALLS



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It's your classic Italian entree with a Mexican kick! The crumbled corn tostadas, chili powders, chili peppers, and chipotle peppers are the difference from your run-of-the-mill meatballs and sauce. The lean turkey makes it very healthy!

Provided by Sachin K.

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 1h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 pound ground turkey
1 ½ teaspoons Mexican-style chili Powder
1 teaspoon guajillo chile powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
1 egg
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ onion, finely chopped
1 small jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
½ Anaheim (New Mexico) chile pepper, seeded and minced
2 tostada shells, crushed into fine crumbs
¼ cup bread crumbs
1 (16 ounce) package spaghetti
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
½ onion, diced
1 chipotle chile in adobo sauce, finely chopped
1 (24 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
1 tablespoon taco seasoning mix

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place a sheet of aluminum foil onto a baking sheet, and lightly grease with cooking spray.
  • Place the ground turkey into a large mixing bowl and sprinkle with the Mexican chili powder, guajillo chile powder, salt, black pepper, and Parmesan cheese. Add the egg, olive oil, chopped onion, jalapeno pepper, and Anaheim pepper. Mix well with your hands until evenly blended, then sprinkle with the tostada crumbs and bread crumbs. Mix again until the bread crumbs are incorporated. Form the meatball mixture into 1-inch balls and place onto the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the meatballs have lightly browned and are no longer pink in the center, about 40 minutes. Turn the meatballs over after 20 minutes to ensure even cooking.
  • Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the spaghetti and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink.
  • After you have flipped the meatballs, stir together the diced tomatoes, diced onion, chipotle chile, spaghetti sauce, and taco seasoning in a large saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low, and simmer 10 to 15 minutes until the onion is tender.
  • Once the meatballs are ready, stir them into the sauce, and cook 5 minutes longer. Spoon the meatballs and sauce over the spaghetti to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 595.1 calories, Carbohydrate 83.6 g, Cholesterol 93.7 mg, Fat 15.2 g, Fiber 7.3 g, Protein 28.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 1041 mg, Sugar 15.3 g

SPAGHETTI AND MEATBALLS



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Provided by Alex Witchel

Categories     dinner, easy, weekday, pastas, main course

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 slices bread, any kind, with crust
2 to 4 tablespoons chicken broth or milk
12 ounces ground turkey
12 ounces lean ground beef, preferably 85 percent lean
1 large egg
1/2 cup chopped parsley, more for garnish
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, more for garnish
3/4 teaspoon salt, more for pasta water
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 onion, minced
7 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 28-ounce can whole peeled tomatoes
1 pound whole wheat spaghetti

Steps:

  • Place bread in a large bowl and sprinkle with broth or milk until soaked. Allow to sit 5 minutes, then squeeze out and discard most of the liquid; crumble bread. Add turkey, beef, egg, 1/2 cup parsley, 2 tablespoons Parmesan, salt, pepper, half the onion and a third of the minced garlic. Mix well and form into golf-ball-size balls ( about 24).
  • In a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, heat 1 tablespoon oil. Sauté meatballs until browned, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat, set aside.
  • In a large saucepan, combine remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, remaining minced onion and remaining minced garlic. Cover and cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until translucent, about 10 minutes. Add tomatoes, bring to a simmer, and cook uncovered for about 10 minutes, breaking up tomatoes with a wooden spoon.
  • Add meatballs to pan of sauce. Cover, reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil, and cook pasta until al dente. To serve, drain pasta and divide among four to six bowls. Top with meatballs and sauce, and garnish with parsley and Parmesan.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 606, UnsaturatedFat 13 grams, Carbohydrate 70 grams, Fat 23 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 36 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 302 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 1 gram

BEST SPAGHETTI 'N' MEATBALLS



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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

2 eggs
1 cup dry bread crumbs
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup tomato juice, milk or beef broth
1/4 cup finely chopped green pepper
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon each salt, poultry seasoning and garlic powder
2 pounds bulk pork sausage
SAUCE:
4 cups water
2 cans (11-1/2 ounces each) tomato juice
3 cans (6 ounces each) tomato paste
1 jar (1/2 ounce) dried celery flakes
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup finely chopped green pepper
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
Hot cooked spaghetti

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 :

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

ITALIAN SPAGHETTI SAUCE WITH SAUSAGE AND MEATBALLS



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This is one of my favorite recipes to make for friends when we have them over for dinner. Italian is casual, simple to make and inexpensive. Start this early in the day, let it simmer for a few hours and right before the guests arrive, boil your pasta, toast the garlic bread and toss up a Caesar salad...nothing else could be so simple. This recipe makes a full 6 quarts so it will feed an army. It freezes very well so I package the leftovers in containers for simple and delicious weekday meals.

Provided by Carrie September

Categories     Sauces

Time 4h

Yield 6 quarts

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 1/2 lbs sweet Italian sausage
1 1/2 lbs hot Italian sausage
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 (29 ounce) cans Contadina tomato sauce
2 (29 ounce) cans of contadina tomato puree
2 minced garlic cloves
3 tablespoons dried basil
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1 (18 ounce) can Contadina tomato paste
1 tablespoon beef base
3 lbs ground beef
1 1/2 cups seasoned dry bread crumbs
3/4 cup milk
1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 large eggs

Steps:

  • Cut the sausage links in half and place them into a 6 quart stock pot.
  • Add the olive oil and garlic, stir to coat; brown on medium heat stirring often to keep them from burning.
  • Add the tomato sauce, puree, basil, oregano and salt to the browned sausage and reduce heat to low; cover and slow simmer.
  • MEATBALLS.
  • Mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, Worcestershire and eggs together in a bowl.
  • Shape meatballs into size of your choice and place into a shallow glass baking pan.
  • Preheat oven to 400°F and bake meatballs from 20-40 minutes depending upon size.
  • Add meatballs to the sauce and let simmer for 3 hours;stir occasionally and skim the fat off the top so the sauce is not greasy when it is done.
  • Add the tomato paste 1 hour before the sauce is done to thicken it up.
  • 1/2 hour after adding the tomato paste test the sauce; if it is too sweet from the paste add the beef base to counteract the sweetness--if not, leave this out and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1497.7, Fat 83, SaturatedFat 30, Cholesterol 328, Sodium 5382.9, Carbohydrate 92.6, Fiber 15.5, Sugar 38.8, Protein 101.8

Tips:

  • Use a combination of beef, pork, and veal to create the most flavorful meatballs. If you only have one type of meat, you can still make delicious meatballs, but they may be a bit less juicy. If you don't eat pork, you can substitute ground chicken or turkey.
  • Season the meatballs well with garlic, onion, Parmesan cheese, and Italian herbs. You can also add a touch of heat with red pepper flakes.
  • Use a light touch when mixing the meatball mixture. Overworking the meat will make the meatballs tough.
  • Brown the meatballs in a skillet before adding them to the sauce. This will help to keep them from falling apart.
  • Simmer the meatballs in the sauce for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  • Serve the meatballs with spaghetti, your favorite pasta, or mashed potatoes.

Conclusion:

Talia's Un-Meatballs and Spaghetti is a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. The meatballs are made with a combination of beef, pork, and veal, and are seasoned with garlic, onion, Parmesan cheese, and Italian herbs. They are browned in a skillet and then simmered in a tomato sauce. The spaghetti is cooked al dente and then tossed with the meatballs and sauce. This dish is sure to please everyone at your table.

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