My Best Spaghetti & Meatballs Recipe

Name: My Best Spaghetti & Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup soft bread crumbs; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1/4 cup 2% milk; 1 large egg, beaten; 3 tablespoons minced fresh Italian flat-leaf parsley; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper; 1/2 pound ground beef; 1/2 pound ground pork; 1/2 pound ground veal or additional ground beef; 2 tablespoons canola oil; SAUCE:; 2 tablespoons canola oil; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste; 3/4 cup dry red wine or beef broth; 2 cans (28 ounces each) crushed tomatoes; 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley; 2 teaspoons sugar; 1-1/2 teaspoons salt; 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 4 fresh basil leaves, torn into small pieces; Hot cooked spaghetti; Additional grated Parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

3/4 cup soft bread crumbs
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup 2% milk
1 large egg, beaten
3 tablespoons minced fresh Italian flat-leaf parsley
3 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1/2 pound ground beef
1/2 pound ground pork
1/2 pound ground veal or additional ground beef
2 tablespoons canola oil
SAUCE:
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
3/4 cup dry red wine or beef broth
2 cans (28 ounces each) crushed tomatoes
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
2 teaspoons sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
4 fresh basil leaves, torn into small pieces
Hot cooked spaghetti
Additional grated Parmesan cheese

1
In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Add beef, pork and veal; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 1-in. balls. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Brown meatballs in batches; drain.
2
In a 6-qt. stockpot, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir 3-5 minutes or until tender. Add garlic; cook and stir 2 minutes. Add tomato paste; cook and stir 3-5 minutes or until paste darkens. Add wine; cook and stir 2 minutes to dissolve any browned tomato paste.
3
Stir in tomatoes, parsley, sugar, salt, pepper and pepper flakes. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 15-20 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Add basil and meatballs; cook 20-25 minutes longer or until meatballs are cooked through, stirring occasionally. Serve meatballs and sauce with spaghetti. Sprinkle with additional cheese.

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

You need 27 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup soft bread crumbs, 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1/4 cup 2% milk, 1 large egg, beaten, and more.

Yes, My Best Spaghetti & Meatballs 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.

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