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 lb ground beef; 12 lb mild Italian sausage; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon pepper; 1 tablespoon dried parsley; 1 ½ teaspoons dried basil; ½ teaspoon dried oregano; 2 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan cheese; 1 egg, lightly beaten; 1 cup fresh breadcrumb (3-4 slices white bread); ½ cup water; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 cup fine chopped onion; ⅓ cup fine chopped celery; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes, slightly pureed; 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans tomato sauce; 2 teaspoons dried parsley; 1 teaspoon dried basil; ½ teaspoon dried oregano; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon pepper; ½ cup red wine or ½ cup water; 34-1 lb spaghetti or 34-1 lb angel hair pasta, cooked as directed

Servings: persons

1 lb ground beef
12 lb mild Italian sausage
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1 ½ teaspoons dried basil
½ teaspoon dried oregano
2 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan cheese
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 cup fresh breadcrumb (3-4 slices white bread)
½ cup water
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup fine chopped onion
⅓ cup fine chopped celery
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes, slightly pureed
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans tomato sauce
2 teaspoons dried parsley
1 teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
½ cup red wine or ½ cup water
34-1 lb spaghetti or 34-1 lb angel hair pasta, cooked as directed

1
For meatballs, combine beef, Italian sausage, garlic, salt, pepper, parsley, basil, oregano, Parmesan, egg, breadcrumbs and water (breadcrumbs and water soaked together for 5 minutes before adding to mixture).
2
Mix together till combined well, but do not over mix.
3
Roll into about 1 - 1 1/2 inch meatballs (about 23-25 meatballs).
4
Heat a large pot with 2 tablespoons each butter and olive oil.
5
Add meatballs and brown on all sides, flipping gently with spoon, 10-12 minutes (might have to brown meatballs in two separate batches depending on how large pan is).
6
When browned set meatballs aside.
7
In same pot add onion and celery.
8
When tender add garlic and saute 1-2 minutes.
9
Add stewed tomatoes, tomato sauce, parsley, basil, oregano, salt, pepper and red wine or water to pot.
10
Add meatballs back to pot and bring to a boil.
11
Reduce heat to low and simmer covered for 3 hours, stirring about every 30 minutes.
12
Serve with cooked pasta, Parmesan cheese, and cheesy garlic bread.

3864

kcal

Calories

Fat

682

Carbs

146

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 lb ground beef, 12 lb mild Italian sausage, 2 garlic cloves, minced, 1 teaspoon salt, 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.

Spaghetti and Meatballs

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