CLASSIC SPAGHETTI AND MEATBALLS FOR A CROWD
Steps:
- 1. FOR THE MEATBALLS: Place wire racks in 2 foil-lined rimmed baking sheets. Adjust oven racks to lower-middle and upper-middle positions and heat oven to 450 degrees. Combine bread crumbs and buttermilk in large bowl and let sit, mashing occasionally with fork, until smooth paste forms, about 10 minutes. 2.Add eggs, beef, pork, prosciutto, Parmesan, parsley, garlic, gelatin mixture, 11/2 teaspoons salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper to bread-crumb mixture. Using hands, gently mix until thoroughly combined. Lightly form about ¼ cup mixture into 2-inch round meatball (about 2 ounces); repeat with remaining mixture to form approximately 40 meatballs. 3. Spray wire racks with nonstick cooking spray and place meatballs, evenly spaced, on racks; roast until browned, about 30 minutes, rotating trays from front to back and top to bottom halfway through. 4. FOR THE SAUCE: While meatballs roast, heat olive oil in large Dutch oven over medium heat until shimmering. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and golden around edges, 6 to 8 minutes. Add garlic, red pepper flakes, and oregano; cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in tomato juice, crushed tomatoes, wine, 1½ teaspoons salt, and pepper to taste. Increase heat to medium-high and bring to simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until slightly thickened, about 15 minutes. 5. Remove meatballs from oven and lower oven temperature to 300 degrees. Gently add meatballs to sauce, cover pot, and place in oven. Cook until meatballs are firm and sauce has thickened, about 1 hour. 6. Meanwhile, bring 10 quarts water to boil in 12-quart pot. Add pasta and 2 tablespoons salt to boiling water; cook until al dente. Drain pasta and return it to cooking pot. 7. TO SERVE: Stir basil and parsley into sauce and adjust seasoning with sugar, salt, and pepper. Toss pasta with 1½ cups sauce until lightly coated. Serve pasta, passing meatballs, remaining sauce.
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[email protected]This recipe is a staple in my kitchen. I make it all the time for my family and friends. It's always a crowd-pleaser. Thanks for sharing!
Junes Munda
[email protected]I made this recipe in my slow cooker and it turned out perfectly. The meatballs were so tender and the sauce was so flavorful. I served it over spaghetti squash and it was a healthy and delicious meal.
Mustafa Skafi
[email protected]I'm allergic to tomatoes, so I used a tomato-free sauce. It turned out great! The meatballs were still moist and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and delicious. I'm so glad I found this recipe.
Masood Ashraf
[email protected]This recipe is a great starting point, but I like to add my own twist to it. I usually add some chopped mushrooms and zucchini to the sauce, and I use a combination of ground beef and ground pork for the meatballs. It's always a hit with my family an
Parsa Shafiei
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the meatballs turned out tough. I'm not sure what went wrong. The sauce was good, though.
Janera Nurse
[email protected]This recipe was a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra garlic and Italian seasoning to the sauce, and that helped a lot. The meatballs were also a bit dry. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.
Agu Divine
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of meatballs, but I loved these! They were so moist and flavorful, and the sauce was the perfect complement. I'll definitely be making this recipe again.
Peter Polori
[email protected]This spaghetti and meatballs recipe was a bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it. The meatballs were so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and delicious. I'll definitely be making this again for special occasions.
ItzZeen YT
[email protected]I made this recipe for my Italian grandmother and she gave it her seal of approval! The meatballs were light and fluffy, and the sauce was perfectly seasoned. I'm so glad I found this recipe - it's a new family favorite.
Eliza Mswaili
[email protected]This recipe is a classic for a reason. The meatballs are perfectly seasoned and the sauce is rich and flavorful. I love serving this dish with a side of crusty bread to soak up all the delicious sauce.
Md Nieot
[email protected]I've been making this spaghetti and meatballs recipe for years and it's always a favorite. The meatballs are always so moist and flavorful, and the sauce is rich and delicious. I highly recommend this recipe!
Velmah Quin
[email protected]I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the meatballs and the sauce. I'll definitely be making this again for my next gathering.
Nabaraj Muktan
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and turned out perfectly. The meatballs were so tender and the sauce was divine. I will definitely be making this again!
Lisias Santos
[email protected]My family and friends raved about this spaghetti and meatballs recipe - it's definitely a keeper! The meatballs were juicy and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and delicious. Even my picky kids went back for seconds.