Spaghetti And Meatballs
A slightly more refined version of the classic, with a richer sauce and more flavorful meatballs.
A slightly more refined version of the classic, with a richer sauce and more flavorful meatballs.
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine all Meatballs ingredients. Gently mix until just combined – do not overmix.
- Roll the mixture into 1-inch meatballs.
- Heat Olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add Meatballs and brown on all sides. Remove from pot and set aside.
- Add Onion to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add Garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
- Stir in Tomato paste and cook for 1 minute.
- Deglaze the pot with Red wine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
- Pour in Crushed tomatoes. Stir in Dried oregano, Dried basil, Sugar, Salt, and Black pepper. Bring to a simmer.
- Gently add Meatballs to the Sauce. Cover and simmer for at least 45 minutes, or up to 1.5 hours, stirring occasionally.
- While the Sauce simmers, cook Spaghetti according to package directions.
- Drain Spaghetti and add it to the pot with the Sauce and Meatballs. Toss to coat.
- Serve immediately, garnished with Parmesan cheese and Fresh basil.
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1 lb
450 g
Ground beef
-
1/2 lb
225 g
Ground pork
-
1/2 cup
60 g
Breadcrumbs
-
1/4 cup
60 mL
Milk
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1
1
Egg
-
2 tbsp
30 mL
Parmesan cheese-grated
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1 tbsp
15 mL
Italian seasoning
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2 cloves
10 mL
Garlic-minced
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1/4 tsp
1.25 mL
Red pepper flakes
-
1/4 tsp
1.25 mL
Salt
-
1/4 tsp
1.25 mL
Black pepper
-
28 oz
790 g
Crushed tomatoes
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1/2
1
Onion-chopped
-
3 cloves
15 mL
Garlic-minced
-
2 tbsp
30 mL
Olive oil
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1 tbsp
15 mL
Tomato paste
-
1 tsp
5 mL
Dried oregano
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1 tsp
5 mL
Dried basil
-
1/2 tsp
2.5 mL
Sugar
-
1/4 cup
60 mL
Red wine
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Salt
to taste
-
Black pepper
to taste
-
1 lb
450 g
Spaghetti
-
1/4 cup
30 g
Parmesan cheese-grated
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2 tbsp
30 mL
Fresh basil-chopped
Equipment
- Large bowl
- Large pot or Dutch oven
- Large spoon
- Colander
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine all Meatballs ingredients. Gently mix until just combined – do not overmix.
- Roll the mixture into 1-inch meatballs.
- Heat Olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add Meatballs and brown on all sides. Remove from pot and set aside.
- Add Onion to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add Garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
- Stir in Tomato paste and cook for 1 minute.
- Deglaze the pot with Red wine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
- Pour in Crushed tomatoes. Stir in Dried oregano, Dried basil, Sugar, Salt, and Black pepper. Bring to a simmer.
- Gently add Meatballs to the Sauce. Cover and simmer for at least 45 minutes, or up to 1.5 hours, stirring occasionally.
- While the Sauce simmers, cook Spaghetti according to package directions.
- Drain Spaghetti and add it to the pot with the Sauce and Meatballs. Toss to coat.
- Serve immediately, garnished with Parmesan cheese and Fresh basil.
Nutrition per serving
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