Spaghetti And Meatballs Recipe

Name: Spaghetti And Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound spaghetti; Salt, for pasta water; Meatballs:; 1 1/4 pounds ground sirloin; 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce, eyeball it; 1 egg, beaten; 1/2 cup Italian bread crumbs, a couple of handfuls; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan, Parmigiano-Reggiano or Romano cheese; 2 cloves garlic, chopped; Salt and pepper; Sauce:; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 2 turns of the pan; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 4 cloves garlic, crushed or chopped; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 1 cup beef stock, available on soup aisle in market in small paper boxes; 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes; A handful chopped flat-leaf parsley; 10 leaves fresh basil leaves, torn or thinly sliced; Grated cheese, such as Parmigiano-Reggiano or Romano, for passing at table; Crusty bread or garlic bread, for passing at the table

Servings: persons

1 pound spaghetti
Salt, for pasta water
Meatballs:
1 1/4 pounds ground sirloin
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce, eyeball it
1 egg, beaten
1/2 cup Italian bread crumbs, a couple of handfuls
1/4 cup grated Parmesan, Parmigiano-Reggiano or Romano cheese
2 cloves garlic, chopped
Salt and pepper
Sauce:
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 2 turns of the pan
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
4 cloves garlic, crushed or chopped
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 cup beef stock, available on soup aisle in market in small paper boxes
1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
A handful chopped flat-leaf parsley
10 leaves fresh basil leaves, torn or thinly sliced
Grated cheese, such as Parmigiano-Reggiano or Romano, for passing at table
Crusty bread or garlic bread, for passing at the table

1
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
2
Place a large pot of water on to boil for spaghetti. When it boils, add salt and pasta and cook to al dente.
3
Mix beef and Worcestershire, egg, bread crumbs, cheese, garlic, salt and pepper. Roll meat into 1 1/2 inch medium-sized meatballs and place on nonstick cookie sheet or a cookie sheet greased with extra-virgin olive oil. Bake balls 10 to 12 minutes, until no longer pink.
4
Heat a deep skillet or medium pot over moderate heat. Add oil, crushed pepper, garlic and finely chopped onion. Saute 5 to 7 minutes, until onion bits are soft. Add beef stock, crushed tomatoes, and herbs. Bring to a simmer and cook for about 10 minutes.
5
Toss hot, drained pasta with a few ladles of the sauce and grated cheese. Turn meatballs in remaining sauce. Place pasta on dinner plates and top with meatballs and sauce and extra grated cheese. Serve with bread or garlic bread (and some good chianti!)

207

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound spaghetti, Salt, for pasta water, Meatballs:, 1 1/4 pounds ground sirloin, and more.

Yes, Spaghetti And 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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Spaghetti And Meatballs

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