How to Make SPAGHETTI MEATBALLS Like an Italian
Spaghetti meatballs is a much-loved dish all over the world but too often I see giant meatballs topped on plates of spaghetti and this is not the way it was meant to be enjoyed!
This Italian dish can be done in an authentic way and my Nonna makes it best! So tune in to this recipe to recreate the most delicious spaghetti and (mini) meatballs and be transported to Nonna’s house with every, single, bite.
DISCLAIMER: My meatballs may look tiny but you’ll soon realise they are mighty – especially when enjoyed in the same mouthful as your spaghetti!
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0:00 Introduction to Spaghetti and Meatballs
0:57 Welcome to Vincenzo's Plate
1:40 Ingredients for Spaghetti Meatballs
3:00 Sauce for Spaghetti Meatballs
5:13 How to Make Meatballs For Spaghetti
9:30 How to cook the meatballs
10:43 Mix meatballs with small amount of sauce
12:43 How to combine the ingredients for Spaghetti Meatballs
14:13 Time to Eat Spaghetti and Meatballs, E ora si Mangia!!!
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Spaghetti and meatballs
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***RECIPE, SERVE 3-4***
1 lb (453g) ground beef (I like chuck)
1/3 cup (20g) breadcrumbs
1/3 cup (20g) grated pecorino or parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish
milk
1/2 tsp salt (or more)
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
black pepper
olive oil
1 tbsp tomato paste
1 28 oz (800g) can crushed tomatoes
1/2 lb (225g) dried spaghetti
parsley or basil
Cover the breadcrumbs in milk and let them soak a minute. Put the beef, grated cheese, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, and a lot of black pepper in a bowl. Lift the bread crumbs out of the milk (and squeeze some milk out if you want the meatballs firmer) and put them in the meat mixture. Gently mix the meat mixture together with your fingertips until just combined — the mixture should not be totally homogenous. Roll the meat into balls about 2 cm wide. Ideally, let them sit covered and refrigerated for a while, even overnight.
Heat olive oil in a wide pan on moderate heat. Put in the meatballs, and cooking until the first side is browned. Carefully push the meatballs off the pan surface and try to brown the other sides as much as possible, taking care to not let the fond in the pan burn.
Put in the the tomato paste and fry it for a moment. Put in the crushed tomatoes and deglaze the pan. Stir frequently for 10-20 min until the sauce has reduced to your liking. Right before you eat, mix a little grated cheese and chopped herb into the sauce before tasting to see if it needs more salt.
Boil the spaghetti in salted water until almost done. Drain it and mix it into the sauce and meatballs, adding some of the cooking water if the sauce isn't liquid enough for you. Put it on a plate and top with more grated cheese and fresh herb.
MY Best SPAGHETTI and MEATBALLS // BEATS ANY RESTAURANT ❤️
My SPAGHETTI AND MEATBALLS with SPAGHETTI SAUCE has to be one of my best dishes, that’s what everybody who’s tasted it says, I’ve got to say I believe it. I’ve had SPAGHETTI AND MEATBALLS in many restaurants through the years , but I love mine the best. The seasoning and time put into the dish will make it a winner or a loser, and you just can’t make a good SPAGHETTI AND MEATBALLS WITH DELICIOUS SPAGHETTI SAUCE if you skimp on seasoning and time. I like to seat my meatballs to lock in the flavor and I add special attention to the sauce, many believe a good sauce takes hours to simmer, but I feel that a good 45 minutes or a little more is enough for a winning sauce. I’m not afraid to use sugar in the sauce, it’s important to balance the acidity of the tomatoes. Whether you use fresh tomatoes or good canned tomatoes and whether you’re Italian or not you will love this recipe, I hope you give it a try. ❤️
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Measuring batter bowl ( Pampered chef)
INGREDIENTS FOR MEATBALLS ___________
1 lb 80/20 ground beef
1/2 lb Mild Italian sausage
1 1/2 tsp Garlic powder
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
1 tsp SALT (you decide )
1 large egg
3 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
1/2 C. Panko bread crumbs
SPAGHETTI SAUCE _______________________
3 -14.5 oz. Crushed canned tomatoes (I used my fresh canned )
1 C. Water (or as needed)
3 Tbsp Tomato paste
2 large Bay Leaves
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
2 tsp sugar (you decide amount)
1 tsp Salt (you decide amount )
1 tsp Red pepper flakes (optional )
1/2 C. Diced green bell pepper ????
1 tsp Oregano ????
4 large garlic cloves (finely minced )
3/4 of 1 lb Box Spaghetti pasta
TOPPINGS AND SIDE__________
Freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese
( as needed)
Chopped parsley and fresh basil ????
Breadsticks
DISCLAIMER
DO NOT EAT OR SERVE THIS DISH TO ANYONE WHO IS OR MIGHT BE ALLERGIC TO ANY INGREDIENT IN THIS DISH.
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MEATBALLS:
2 lbs Ground Beef
2 extra large Eggs
1 tsp Salt
½ tsp Black Pepper
½ tsp Garlic Powder
½ cup plain Breadcrumbs
½ cup Pecorino Romano Cheese, grated (or Parmesan)
½ cup fresh Parsley, chopped
Oil for Frying along with 2 cloves Garlic & ½ cup sliced Onions
SAUCE/GRAVY:
3 Tbsp Olive Oil
½ cup Yellow Onion, chopped
2 Garlic Cloves, minced
2 qts Tomato Puree
1 tsp Salt
½ tsp Black Pepper
¼ cup fresh Basil Leaves
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Ina Garten Makes Her Top-Rated Meatballs and Spaghetti | Barefoot Contessa | Food Network
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Real Meatballs and Spaghetti
RECIPE COURTESY OF INA GARTEN
Level: Intermediate
Total: 2 hr
Prep: 40 min
Cook: 1 hr 20 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients
For the meatballs:
1/2 pound ground veal
1/2 pound ground pork
1 pound ground beef
1 cup fresh white bread crumbs (4 slices, crusts removed)
1/4 cup seasoned dry bread crumbs
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 extra-large egg, beaten
Vegetable oil
Olive oil
For the sauce:
1 tablespoon good olive oil
1 cup chopped yellow onion (1 onion)
1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
1/2 cup good red wine, such as Chianti
1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes, or plum tomatoes in puree, chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
For serving:
1 1/2 pounds spaghetti, cooked according to package directions
Freshly grated Parmesan
Directions
Place the ground meats, both bread crumbs, parsley, Parmesan, salt, pepper, nutmeg, egg, and 3/4 cup warm water in a bowl. Combine very lightly with a fork. Using your hands, lightly form the mixture into 2-inch meatballs. You will have 14 to 16 meatballs.
Pour equal amounts of vegetable oil and olive oil into a large (12-inch) skillet to a depth of 1/4-inch. Heat the oil. Very carefully, in batches, place the meatballs in the oil and brown them well on all sides over medium-low heat, turning carefully with a spatula or a fork. This should take about 10 minutes for each batch. Don't crowd the meatballs. Remove the meatballs to a plate covered with paper towels. Discard the oil but don't clean the pan.
For the sauce, heat the olive oil in the same pan. Add the onion and saute over medium heat until translucent, 5 to 10 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 more minute. Add the wine and cook on high heat, scraping up all the brown bits in the pan, until almost all the liquid evaporates, about 3 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes, parsley, salt, and pepper.
Return the meatballs to the sauce, cover, and simmer on the lowest heat for 25 to 30 minutes, until the meatballs are cooked through. Serve hot on cooked spaghetti and pass the grated Parmesan.
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