How many servings does this recipe make?

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

What ingredients do I need for Excellent Spaghetti and Meatballs?

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound Ground Beef, 1/2 cups Fine Bread Crumbs, 2 whole Large Eggs, Beaten, 1/2 cups Grated Parmesan, and more.

Is Excellent Spaghetti and Meatballs suitable as pasta & noodles?

Yes, Excellent Spaghetti and Meatballs falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

How do I store leftover Excellent Spaghetti and Meatballs?

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

Excellent Spaghetti and Meatballs Recipe

Name: Excellent Spaghetti and Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound Ground Beef; 1/2 cups Fine Bread Crumbs; 2 whole Large Eggs, Beaten; 1/2 cups Grated Parmesan; 2 cloves Garlic, Minced; 1/4 cups Fresh Parsley Chopped Finely; 1/4 cups White Onion, Minced; 1- 1/2 teaspoon Salt; 1/4 teaspoons Ground Pepper; 4 ounces, weight Mozzarella Cheese, Cut Into Cubes; 1/4 cups Olive Oil; 3/4 cups Chopped White Onion; 3 cloves Garlic, Minced; 1/4 cups White Wine; 2 cans 28 Ounce Chopped Peeled Tomatoes; 1 pinch Salt And Pepper, to taste; 1 pound Thin Spaghetti; 8 leaves Basil

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(makes 6-8 servings)

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First make the meatballs.

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Combine the beef, bread crumbs, eggs, parmigiano cheese, the 2 cloves minced garlic, parsley, 1/4 of a large white onion (approximately 1/4 cup worth), salt, and pepper.

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While you are rolling out the meatballs, tuck a small cube of mozzarella (fresh or smoked, either is nice) in the center.

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1 lb of ground beef makes a dozen of a nice size.

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On medium heat, place the 1/2 cup olive oil into your pan.

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I use my biggest frying pan.

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When the olive oil is hot, brown until all sides are crusty and dark brown.

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Dont overcrowd the pan or the meatballs will steam rather than brown.

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They dont need to be quite cooked all the way through, just browned nicely as they will finish cooking in the sauce later.

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Set the meatballs aside for now.

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Place the other 3/4 of the chopped onion in to saute in the olive oil left over from frying the meatballs.

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When they begin to look translucent, add two to three garlic cloves and saute for another minute or two.

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Throw a dash of white wine in to deglaze the pan, although you can skip this step.

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Add the canned tomatoes (with juices) stir in the salt and pepper, and heat until sauce simmers.

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Lower the heat and cook for about a half hour to reduce slightly.

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Its at this time I begin boiling water for the noodles.

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Place all the meatballs back in the sauce.

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Over low heat, this will cook the meatballs the rest of the way through.

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Add torn basil leaves, taste your sauce to see if you need more seasoning.

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Simmer for another 20 minutes or so.

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When your pot of water reaches a rolling boil, add a small handful of salt to flavor the water.

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Almost as salty as the sea, this is a chance to flavor those noodles!

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Add the thin spaghetti.

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Cook for just 2 minutes, you want to finish the noodles in the sauce.

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(Finishing the pasta in the sauce allows the noodles to drink in a little tomato sauce, it makes a big difference!)

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After 20 minutes of simmering, the meatballs come out of the sauce, and pasta goes in to finish cooking.

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Set the meatballs aside for a moment.

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Toss the partially cooked spaghetti in the sauce, and once they are well coated add the meatballs and youre ready to go.

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A quick grating of parmigiano, a bit more basil, and voila!

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Serve with a nice green salad or crusty bread.

Excellent Spaghetti and Meatballs

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