Spaghetti with Sicilian Meatballs Recipe

Name: Spaghetti with Sicilian Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 1/2 cups chopped onion; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 28-ounce cans diced tomatoes in juice; 4 tablespoons chopped fresh basil; 2/3 cup fresh breadcrumbs; 3 tablespoons milk; 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese; 1/4 cup finely chopped onion; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil; 1 large egg; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 pound sweet Italian sausages, casings removed; 2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted; 2 tablespoons dried currants; 1 pound spaghetti

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 cups chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 28-ounce cans diced tomatoes in juice
4 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
2/3 cup fresh breadcrumbs
3 tablespoons milk
1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1 large egg
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pound sweet Italian sausages, casings removed
2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted
2 tablespoons dried currants
1 pound spaghetti

1
Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium-low heat.
2
Add onion; saute until golden, about 10 minutes.
3
Add garlic; stir 1 minute.
4
Add tomatoes with juices and 2 tablespoons basil; bring to boil.
5
Reduce heat; simmer until sauce thickens, breaking up tomatoes with fork, about 1 hour.
6
Mix in 2 tablespoons basil.
7
Season with salt and pepper.
8
Set sauce aside.
9
Preheat oven to 350F.
10
Lightly oil baking sheet.
11
Mix crumbs and milk in medium bowl; let stand 5 minutes.
12
Mix in Parmesan, onion, basil, egg, garlic and pepper.
13
Add sausage, pine nuts and currants; blend well.
14
Using wet hands, form mixture into 1 1/4-inch balls.
15
Place on baking sheet.
16
Bake until meatballs are light brown and cooked through, about 30 minutes.
17
Add to sauce.
18
Cook spaghetti in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite.
19
Drain.
20
Mound in dish.
21
Bring sauce and meatballs to simmer.
22
Spoon over spaghetti.

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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

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 1/2 cups chopped onion, 2 garlic cloves, minced, 2 28-ounce cans diced tomatoes in juice, and more.

Yes, Spaghetti with Sicilian 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 Sicilian Meatballs

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