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 tablespoons olive oil; 1 yellow onion, finely diced; kosher salt; fresh ground black pepper; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 cups torn pieces crustless white bread (1/2-inch pieces); ½ cup buttermilk; 2 lbs ground beef; ¼ cup chpped fresh flat-leaf parsley; 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh thyme; 5 ounces mozzarella cheese, cut into 1-inch cubes; 7 cups tomato sauce; 1 12 lbs spaghetti, cooked and drained; grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese, for serving

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 yellow onion, finely diced
kosher salt
fresh ground black pepper
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups torn pieces crustless white bread (1/2-inch pieces)
½ cup buttermilk
2 lbs ground beef
¼ cup chpped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh thyme
5 ounces mozzarella cheese, cut into 1-inch cubes
7 cups tomato sauce
1 12 lbs spaghetti, cooked and drained
grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese, for serving

1
In large saute pan over medium heat, warm 1 tablespoons oil.
2
Add onion and salt; cook 10 minutes.
3
Add garlic, cook 1 minute.
4
Let cool.
5
In bowl, combine bread and buttermilk.
6
Add beef, onion mixture, parsley, thyme, 2 1/2 tsp salt and 1/2 teaspoons pepper; mix with hands until cohesive.
7
Form into 10 meatballs.
8
Stuff cheese cubes into center of each on; reroll meatball.
9
In same pan over medium-high heat, warm 2 tablespoons oil.
10
Brown meatballs in 2 batches, 8 minutes per batch.
11
Transfer to plate.
12
Pour tomato sauce into pan; add meatballs.
13
Simmer over medium heat, turning meatballs once, until cooked through, 25-30 minutes.
14
Serve spaghetti in bowls; top with sauce and meatballs.
15
Pass cheese alongside.

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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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1 yellow onion, finely diced, kosher salt, fresh ground black pepper, 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Spaghetti With Homemade Meatballs

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