Old Fashioned Meatballs & Spaghetti Recipe

Name: Old Fashioned Meatballs & Spaghetti
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 slices day old sweet French bread, crusts removed (can use plain white bread); 2 lbs ground beef; 1 cup parmesan cheese; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 1/2 cup parsley, chopped; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1 teaspoon oregano leaves; 2 teaspoons dry basil leaves; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 3 eggs; 3 tablespoons oil; cooked spaghetti; parmesan cheese; Neapolitan Gravy; 2 (12 ounce) cans tomato sauce; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 cup parsley, chopped; 1/2 lb mushroom, chopped; 3/4 cup dry red wine; 2 tablespoons dry basil leaves; 1 tablespoon oregano leaves; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1 1/2 cups water

Servings: persons

5 slices day old sweet French bread, crusts removed (can use plain white bread)
2 lbs ground beef
1 cup parmesan cheese
1 large onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon oregano leaves
2 teaspoons dry basil leaves
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 eggs
3 tablespoons oil
cooked spaghetti
parmesan cheese
Neapolitan Gravy
2 (12 ounce) cans tomato sauce
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup parsley, chopped
1/2 lb mushroom, chopped
3/4 cup dry red wine
2 tablespoons dry basil leaves
1 tablespoon oregano leaves
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 1/2 cups water

1
Combine ingredients for gravy; set aside.
2
In a food processor or blender, whirl bread to make crumbs (you should have 2 cups lightly pressed crumbs).
3
In a large bowl, mix together crumbs, ground beef, parmesan cheese, onion, parsley, salt, pepper, garlic, and eggs.
4
Form mixture into 1 1/2 inch balls.
5
Heat oil in a large frying pan and brown meatballs.
6
Drain on paper towels.
7
Add meatballs to gravy.
8
Add 1/4 cup parmesan cheese to gravy.
9
Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
10
Serve over cooked spaghetti.

1151

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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: 5 slices day old sweet French bread, crusts removed (can use plain white bread), 2 lbs ground beef, 1 cup parmesan cheese, 1 large onion, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Old Fashioned Meatballs & Spaghetti 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Old Fashioned Meatballs & Spaghetti

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Variations & substitutions

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