SPAGHETTI MEATBALLS AND TOMATO-BASIL SAUCE
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Time 1h20m
Yield 4 meatballs per person for dipping with sauce.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Heat oven to 425 degrees F.
- Bring a medium sauce pot of water to a boil over high heat, salt water and cook pasta to al dente 7 minutes or so, drain and quick-cool on a baking sheet.
- While pasta cooks, toast pine nuts. Make a thick herb pesto by placing the herbs, cheese, garlic and nuts in food processor with salt and pepper. Turn processor on and stream in about 1/3 cup olive oil - make the pesto very thick.
- Place meat in a bowl. Season the meat with salt and pepper. Add cooked pasta, egg, bread crumbs and half the pesto to the meat. Mix to combine and form into 16 balls, and place on a parchment paper lined baking sheet. Let the spaghetti pop out of meatballs like porcupine quills. Coat balls with a little olive oil and roast 12 to 15 minutes until firm and golden in color. Remove from the oven and place on a serving platter.
- While meat roasts heat a healthy drizzle olive oil in a sauce pot over medium-high heat. Add onions and carrots, season with salt and pepper, and saute for 5 minutes. Stir in the stock, add tomatoes and crush with the back of a wooden spoon. Cook for 5 minutes more, then stir in remaining pesto and transfer to a serving bowl or 4 individual ramekins for dipping.
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sumon Biswash
[email protected]This is my go-to spaghetti and meatballs recipe. It's always a hit with my family and friends.
Veronic C
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it always turns out great. I've even made it for company and they loved it.
Chipo Chikerema
[email protected]This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The meatballs are so tender and flavorful, and the sauce is perfect.
Md Saharuf
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my meatballs fell apart. Maybe I didn't mix the meatloaf mixture well enough.
Jonathan Mwami
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover spaghetti. I added some chopped vegetables and it was a quick and easy meal.
Md Dk
[email protected]This recipe was very easy to follow. I made it with my kids and they loved it. The meatballs were especially a hit.
ffkiller Deddy
[email protected]The sauce was a bit too sweet for my taste. I added some red pepper flakes and it helped to balance out the sweetness.
Nicolas Ruiz
[email protected]The meatballs were a bit dry. I think I should have added more bread crumbs or milk to the mixture. The sauce was very flavorful, though.
Jani Na
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too rich for my taste. I used a lighter tomato sauce and I omitted the butter from the meatballs. It was still very flavorful, but it was not as heavy.
KHATTAK GAMEING
[email protected]This recipe is a bit bland. I added some extra spices to the meatballs and sauce and it was much better. I will definitely be making this again, but I will adjust the seasoning to my taste.
Rakesh Rai
[email protected]I made a few changes to this recipe. I used ground turkey instead of beef and I added some chopped vegetables to the sauce. The meatballs were still very flavorful and the sauce was even better. I will definitely be making this again.
Angel Priya
[email protected]I made this recipe exactly as written and it turned out great. The meatballs were moist and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Raees Hamza
[email protected]This recipe was a bit time-consuming, but it was worth it. The meatballs were delicious and the sauce was perfect. I will definitely be making this again for special occasions.
Emiyoli Mzwali
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of spaghetti and meatballs, but this recipe changed my mind. The meatballs were so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was the perfect balance of sweet and savory. I will definitely be making this again.
Javed javes
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover spaghetti. The meatballs are a great addition and the sauce is very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Daniel Scott
[email protected]I made this recipe for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the meatballs and the sauce. I will definitely be making this again for my next party.
mike pro88
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The meatballs were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Don Nana keva
[email protected]I've tried many spaghetti and meatball recipes over the years, but this one is by far the best. The meatballs are so moist and juicy, and the sauce is rich and flavorful. My family loved it!
Brain Lamaz
[email protected]This spaghetti and meatballs recipe is a keeper! The meatballs were so tender and flavorful, and the tomato basil sauce was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.