Name: Home Run Spaghetti with Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 Box Barilla® Thick Spaghetti; 4 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

Home Run Spaghetti with Meatballs

40 minutes

Weeknight Weekend Gatherings Beef Dairy/Cream Extra Virgin Olive Oil Garlic Pork/Sausage Tomatoes Classic Blue Box Long

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

8 servings

1Box Barilla^® Thick Spaghetti

4Extra Virgin Olive Oil

1Cup yellow onion, chopped

2Garlic cloves, chopped, divided

128-Oz can San Marzano crushed tomatoes

3Slices white bread, no crust, diced

1 ¼Cup Parmigiano-Reggiano Cheese, Grated, Divided

1Pound Grass-Fed Ground Beef 80/20

2Links Italian Sausage, Casing Removed

1Tablespoon Parsley, Chopped

12Basil leaves, sliced

To tasteSalt 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

Pack size

16oz

Range

Classic Blue Box

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