Spaghetti With Homemade Meatballs Recipe

Name: Spaghetti With Homemade Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 Tbs. olive oil; 1 yellow onion, finely diced; Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 cups torn pieces crustless white bread (1/2-inch pieces); 1/2 cup buttermilk; 2 lb. ground beef; 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; 1 tsp. finely chopped fresh thyme; 5 oz. mozzarella cheese, cut into 1-inch cubes; 7 cups tomato sauce (see related recipe at left); 1 1/2 lb. spaghetti, cooked and drained; Grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese for serving

Servings: persons

3 Tbs. olive oil
1 yellow onion, finely diced
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups torn pieces crustless white bread (1/2-inch pieces)
1/2 cup buttermilk
2 lb. ground beef
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 tsp. finely chopped fresh thyme
5 oz. mozzarella cheese, cut into 1-inch cubes
7 cups tomato sauce (see related recipe at left)
1 1/2 lb. spaghetti, cooked and drained
Grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese for serving

1
In a large saute/simmer pan over medium heat, warm 1 Tbs. of the olive oil. Add the onion and salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 10 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Let cool.
2
In a bowl, combine the bread and buttermilk. Add the ground beef, onion mixture, parsley, thyme, 2 1/2 tsp. salt and 1/2 tsp. pepper and mix with your hands until cohesive. Form the mixture into 10 meatballs. Stuff a cheese cube into the center of each one, then reroll the meatball.
3
In the same pan over medium-high heat, warm the remaining 2 Tbs. olive oil. Working in 2 batches, brown the meatballs, about 8 minutes per batch. Transfer to a plate. Reduce the heat to medium, pour the tomato sauce into the pan and add the meatballs. Simmer, turning the meatballs once, until they are cooked through, 25 to 30 minutes.
4
Divide the spaghetti among individual bowls and top with the sauce and meatballs. Pass the cheese alongside.

1746

kcal

Calories

150

Fat

Carbs

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 Tbs. olive oil, 1 yellow onion, finely diced, Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste, 3 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Spaghetti With Homemade 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 With Homemade Meatballs

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