Home Run Spaghetti with Meatballs
Home Run Spaghetti with Meatballs
40 minutes total
- Beef
- Classic Blue Box
- Dairy/Cream
- Easy
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Garlic
- Gatherings
- Long
- Pork/Sausage
- Tomatoes
- Weekend
- Weeknight
Barilla’s Chef Lorenzo serves up his best spaghetti and meatballs recipe!
Barilla’s Chef Lorenzo Boni hit a home run with this quick and easy Spaghetti and Meatballs recipe by using fresh ingredients and a combination of savory Italian Sausage and ground beef. The aromatics of this dish are irresistible and make for a delicious meal the whole family will enjoy!
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Ingredients
Serves 8
| 1 | Box Barilla® Thick Spaghetti |
| 4 | Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil |
| 1 | Cup Yellow Onion, Chopped |
| 2 | Garlic Cloves, Chopped, Divided |
| 1 | 28-Oz Can San Marzano Crushed Tomatoes |
| 3 | Slices White Bread, No Crust, Diced |
| 1 ¼ | Cup Parmigiano-Reggiano Cheese, Grated, Divided |
| 1 | Pound Grass-Fed Ground Beef 80/20 |
| 2 | Links Italian Sausage, Casing Removed |
| 1 | Tablespoon Parsley, Chopped |
| 12 | Basil Leaves, Sliced |
| To taste | Salt and Black Pepper |
Disclaimer
Individuals with allergies or specific dietary concerns should verify that the ingredients they utilize for the recipes comply with their restrictions.
Method
Step 1
In a saucepan gently sauté onion with olive oil for five minutes, add 1 chopped clove of garlic, continue sautéing and one minute later add tomatoes. Add one cup of water, salt and pepper then bring to simmer. Meanwhile, soak bread in water.
Step 2
In a bowl combine meat, ¾ cup of cheese, parsley, 1 clove chopped garlic and soaked bread [squeeze out excess water]. Mix and when all comes together [very important not to overmix] shape 1-inch size meatballs.
Step 3
Add meatballs to tomato sauce; simmer until thoroughly cooked, about 15 minutes.
Step 4
Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil; cook pasta according to package directions.
Step 5
Drain pasta and toss with meatball sauce. Finish with basil, remaining cheese and a drizzle of olive oil before serving.
Thick Spaghetti
Thick Spaghetti, also known as Spaghettoni, is a wider version of an old favorite. Spaghetti is long and round, and the name means "lengths of cord" in Italian.
Barilla® Thick Spaghetti is made with non-GMO ingredients. For more information, please read our position.
- Shape Spaghettoni
- Cook time 11–12 mins
- Pack size 16 oz.
- Range Classic Blue Box