Spaghetti & Meatballs

Classic Italian-American style meatballs and spaghetti.

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Ingredients

Meatballs

  • Ground beef
    227 g1/2 lb
  • Ground pork
    227 g1/2 lb
  • Milk
    62 g
  • Bread crumbs
    40 g
  • Parmesan
    30 g
  • Parsley
    15 g
  • Fresh oregano
    15 g
  • Salt
    10 g
  • Black Pepper
    5 g
  • Egg Yolks
    2
  • Onions, diced
    1/4

Tomato sauce

  • Whole peeled tomatoes
    794 ga large can
  • Butter
    30 g
  • Olive Oil
    15 g
  • Tomato Paste
    30 g
  • Garlic
    3 cloves
  • Onions
    1/4
  • Red Pepper Flakes
    a spoonful
  • Fresh oregano
    a spoonful
  • Salt
    to taste

Pasta & garnishes

  • Spaghetti
    454 g1 lb
  • Fresh basil, chopped
    a handful
  • Parmesan

Method

Step 1: Mix & shape the meatballs

Preheat the oven to 400°F/204°C.

Combine all of the meatball ingredients into a large bowl and mix until evenly combined.

Form around 9 large meatballs and place them on a sheet tray for .

Place the meatballs in the oven and them until they reach 155°F/68°C.

Step 2: Simmer the sauce

Add the butter and olive oil to a pan over medium high heat.

As the butter melts, add in the garlic cloves followed by the spices. Let it for several seconds before adding in the tomato paste.

Stir the sauce base together and then add the peeled tomatoes and onion.

Allow it to covered for about an hour.

Step 3: Finish the sauce

Remove the onion from the sauce and blend the sauce together until smooth.

Taste and adjust seasonings.

  • Note: add more tomato paste if your sauce is on the thinner side to thicken up the sauce.

Step 4: Boil the pasta & assemble

the noodles according to the package instructions until al dente.

Bring a pan to medium heat and toss in a serving of noodles along with a spoonful of the sauce and fresh basil. Toss the pasta until it is evenly coated & warmed.

Place the pasta on a plate and top with two meatballs and grated parmesan. Enjoy!

“I made this dish as part of the budget friendly vs more expensive ingredients series. Whether you use more expensive ingredients or more budget friendly ones, this dish has the same taste & aroma of the classic dish.”

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Nutritional Information

entire recipe
Calories2889
227g
160g
162g

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Recommended: 4 servings

FAQ

What are the best type of tomatoes to use?

San Marzano tomatoes in a can work great here. They are known for their flavor and complexity they bring to a sauce without as watery of a as other tomatoes.

What to do with the leftover sauce?

Freeze the sauce in individual containers or bags for future use.