Traditional Spaghetti With Meatballs
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Traditional Spaghetti With Meatballs
1 hours 9 minutes total
Spaghetti and meatballs is a classic Italian dish that has become a favorite in households all over the world. This hearty and comforting meal is perfect for any occasion, whether it's a family dinner or a special occasion. The combination of tender meatballs and flavorful tomato sauce served over a bed of al dente spaghetti is simply irresistible. In this recipe, we'll show you how to make the perfect meatballs and sauce to create a delicious and satisfying meal that everyone will love. So, let's get started!
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Ingredients
Serves 4
| 1 box | Barilla® Thick Spaghetti |
| 4 tbs | Extra virgin olive oil |
| 1 cup | Onion, chopped |
| 1 clove | Garlic, chopped |
| 1 can (28 oz) | San Marzano tomatoes |
| 3 slices | White bread, no crust, diced |
| 1 ¼ cup | Parmigiano cheese, grated, divided |
| 1 lb | Grass fed beef 80/20 |
| 2 | Link Italian sausage, off the casing |
| 1 tbs | Parsley, chopped |
| 12 leaves | Basil, sliced |
| To taste | Salt and 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
Here are the 4 easy steps for the traditional spaghetti and meatballs recipe:
Step 2
In a saucepot gently fry onion with olive oil for five minutes, add 1 clove of chopped garlic, keep sautéing and one minute later add crushed tomatoes. Add less than one cup of water, salt and pepper and bring to simmer.
- Onion
- Olive oil
- Garlic
- Crushed tomatoes
- Water
- Salt
- Pepper
Step 3
Meanwhile soak bread in water. In a bowl combine meat, 2/3 cup of Parmigiano cheese, parsley, 1 clove chopped garlic, soaked bread (squeeze out excess water). Mix and when all comes together (very important to not overmix), shape 2,5 cm size meatballs. Add meatballs to tomato sauce, simmer until thoroughly cooked, about 15 minutes.
- Bread
- Meat
- Parmigiano cheese
- Extra virgin olive oil
Step 4
Meanwhile cook pasta according to directions. Drain and toss with meatballs sauce.
- Pasta
Step 5
Finish with sliced basil, remaining Parmigiano cheese and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil before serving.
- Basil
- Remaining Parmigiano cheese
- Extra virgin olive oil
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Tip
In conclusion, spaghetti and meatballs is a classic Italian dish that is loved by many around the world. It is a simple yet delicious meal that can be enjoyed by the whole family. The combination of tender meatballs, flavorful tomato sauce, and perfectly cooked spaghetti is sure to satisfy any craving. With this recipe, you can easily recreate this dish at home and impress your loved ones with your culinary skills. So, go ahead and give it a try, and enjoy a hearty and comforting meal that will leave you feeling satisfied and happy.
Spaghetti
It takes only 9 minutes to say your feelings to your beloved ones. A simple sign of love told with the most famous pasta shape in the world.
Spaghetti is the most popular shape in Italy. The name comes from the Italian word spaghi, which means "lengths of cord." Spaghetti originates from the south of Italy and is commonly used with tomato sauces, fresh vegetables, or fish.
Barilla® Spaghetti is made with non-GMO ingredients. For more information, please read our position.
- Shape Spaghetti
- Cook time 9–10 mins
- Range Classic Blue Box