SPAGHETTI W/MEATBALLS FOR A CROWD
My family is crazy for this spaghetti with meatballs and even though it takes a little time, it's well worth it! :) Half of it gives the 4 of us two day's worth. Yummmmmmm!!! It makes approximately 79-80 medium sized meatballs and can feed 16 people with about 5 meatballs per person. I freeze half of it (without pasta) and is...
Provided by Lolita Slafter
Categories Other Main Dishes
Time 4h
Number Of Ingredients 28
Steps:
- 1. For Sauce: Heat olive oil in large dutch oven (8 qt.) or a stock pot if you don't have at least an 8 qt. dutch oven and add onions. Cook on medium/low till getting translucent; add garlic and cook for 3-4 more minutes. Note: Be careful cooking onions and garlic in a stock pot for it might stick too easy. I have a gas stove.
- 2. Add all the canned tomato products, water and spices. Stir well and bring to low boil. Turn down heat medium low or low; cover and simmer (make sure it's simmering) while you mix meat.
- 3. For Meatballs: Combine pork and beef together first and add other ingredients. Mix well and shape into scant golf ball size meatballs.
- 4. Unless you really have an issue about calories, "DO NOT BROWN" the meatballs first. Yes you heard right!!! I start dropping them in the sauce side by side starting around the outer edge, working my way in. Gently put them all in. Cover and take your pot by the handles and gently swish the pot from side to side to settle them all down in the sauce. Be careful that the heat isn't much more than low or they'll stick. Swish from side to side about 3 more times in the span of about 10-15 minutes. This should be enough time to set the meatballs so they won't get messed up when you transfer them to a big roaster pan with a cover.
- 5. Cook them in a 350* oven for 1 1/2 hours, stirring twice. Half of the amount of this and 1 pound of cooked pasta will easily fill 8 people a good size serving.
- 6. Add your salad and garlic bread and you have a meal fit for a King!!! :) Note: If you plan on serving this for company, I would make a day in advance and plan on hanging out in the kitchen for awhile. It's so worth it to take your time with this and have fabulous meals on other day's without all of the time and hard work.
- 7. I hope you love this as much as my family and I do!!! Always, Lita :}
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Adeel Bhatti
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The meatballs were so moist and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious.
Baloch Bhai
[email protected]I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy spaghetti and meatballs dish.
Mahlatse Lesego
[email protected]This was the perfect recipe for a crowd. The meatballs were delicious and the sauce was perfect.
rithesh
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of meatballs, but the sauce in this recipe was amazing. I'll definitely be making it again.
william fisher
[email protected]The meatballs were a little dry, but overall this recipe was pretty good.
Famous Vinoy
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too complicated for me. I think I'll try a simpler recipe next time.
gaming ff killer
[email protected]I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy spaghetti and meatballs dish.
Inoxcent Bacha
[email protected]This was my first time making spaghetti and meatballs and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the meatballs were delicious.
Imran Sukhera
[email protected]I've tried this recipe a few times and it's always a hit. The meatballs are so moist and flavorful, and the sauce is delicious.
warren bishop
[email protected]This recipe was a disaster! The meatballs fell apart and the sauce was watery.
Laura Nowaczynski
[email protected]I thought this recipe was just okay. The meatballs were a little dry and the sauce was a bit too sweet for my taste.
BlueDarkzz
[email protected]This was the best spaghetti and meatballs I've ever had! The meatballs were so tender and flavorful.
Danial Ahmed
[email protected]The meatballs were a little bland, but the sauce was really good. I'll try adding more herbs and spices next time.
officialchapy
[email protected]This was a great recipe for a crowd. The meatballs were delicious and the sauce was perfect.
Abidawan King
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The meatballs are so moist and flavorful.
Gwan Jeong-ho
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the meatballs turned out perfectly. I will definitely make this again.
ARK GAMING
[email protected]The meatballs were a little dry, but the sauce was amazing. I'll try again with a different meatball recipe.
Rehman Khann
[email protected]This was a hit at my party! The meatballs were moist and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.