Bobby Flay's Spaghetti and Meat Balls with Tomato Sauce Recipe

Name: Bobby Flay's Spaghetti and Meat Balls with Tomato Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 pound ground pork; 1/2 pound ground veal; 1/2 pound ground beef; 2 large eggs, lightly beaten; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped and Sauteed; 1/4 cup dry bread crumbs; 1/4 cup finely chopped parsley; Salt and freshly ground pepper; 1 cup pure olive oil; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 large Spanish onion, finely chopped; 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 2 (28-ounce) cans plum tomatoes and their juice, pureed in a blender; 1 bay leaf; 1 small bunch parsley; Pinch red pepper flakes; Salt and freshly ground pepper; 6 basil leaves, chiffonade; ½ cups water; Salt; 1 pound #8 or #9 spaghetti; Freshly grated Parmesan cheese; 1 stick soften butter; 4 cloves minced garlic; 1 country loaf, cut into 3/4-inch slices

Servings: persons

1/2 pound ground pork
1/2 pound ground veal
1/2 pound ground beef
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped and Sauteed
1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
1/4 cup finely chopped parsley
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1 cup pure olive oil
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large Spanish onion, finely chopped
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 (28-ounce) cans plum tomatoes and their juice, pureed in a blender
1 bay leaf
1 small bunch parsley
Pinch red pepper flakes
Salt and freshly ground pepper
6 basil leaves, chiffonade
½ cups water
Salt
1 pound #8 or #9 spaghetti
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 stick soften butter
4 cloves minced garlic
1 country loaf, cut into 3/4-inch slices

1
For the Meatballs: Combine all the ingredients in a medium bowl, except olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste.
2
Heat the oil in large saute pan over medium-high heat.
3
Roll the mixture into 1 1/2-inch balls and fry until golden brown, but not cooked through completely.
4
(remove with a slotted spoon to a plate lined with paper towels.)
5
For the Tomato Sauce: Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan.
6
Add onions and garlic and cook until soft.
7
Add pureed tomatoes and juice, bay leaf and parsley, pepper flakes and salt and pepper and bring to a boil.
8
Reduce heat, add meatballs and let simmer for 30-40 minutes, until the sauce has thickened.
9
Remove the bay leaf and parsley, add the basil and serve.
10
For the Spaghetti: Bring salted water to a boil.
11
Add spaghetti and cook until al dente.
12
Drain well in a colander, toss in sauce, serve with meatballs and Parmesan cheese.
13
For the Garlic Bread: Combine butter and garlic.
14
Spread evenly on bread and broil until browned.

1267

kcal

Calories

122

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 26 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 pound ground pork, 1/2 pound ground veal, 1/2 pound ground beef, 2 large eggs, lightly beaten, and more.

Yes, Bobby Flay's Spaghetti and Meat Balls with Tomato Sauce falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Bobby Flay's Spaghetti and Meat Balls with Tomato Sauce

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