Ingredients
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MAIN INGREDIENT
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1 Lb. Spaghetti Pastamake it al-dente
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MEATBALLS
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1 Lb. Ground Beef
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1 Small Chopped Onion
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1 Crushed Garlic
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2 Tablespoons Grated Parmesan Cheese
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1 Tablespoon Basil - Dried
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1 Eggs
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1 Tablespoon Parsley - Dried
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1/2 Cup Bread Crumbs
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SAUCE
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1 Can Crushed Tomatoes14-16 oz
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1 Tablespoon Parsley - Dried
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1 Tablespoon Basil - Dried
Steps for Spaghetti & Meatballs
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1
Done
10 Minutes
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Boil the Spaghetti, style al-denteFirst, before starting to make the al-dente Spaghetti, preheat the oven at 350 degrees. Put the 1 lb. Spaghetti pasta into the boiling water and mix, mix, mix! Depending on what Spaghetti pasta you bought, cook as directed on package. Continue stirring even if you'll do your biceps workout in your kitchen. Using a slotted spoon (or your utensil of choice), fish out a single pasta, let it cool a bit, then take a bite. If it's al-dente, then take out your pasta... if no, let the pot on the heater and try again in one minute. I used Barilla Spaghetti for this recipe. |
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2
Done
10 Minutes
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Prepare the MeatballsMix all ingredients for Meatballs: 1 Lb. Ground Beef, 1 Chopped Small Onion, 1 crushed Garlic Clove, 1 Egg, 2 Tbsp. Grated Parmesan Cheese, 1 Tbsp. Dried Parsley, 1 Tsp. Dried Basil, 1/2 Cup Bread Crumbs. Start to roll the mixture into balls. Place into a baking dish and bake until lightly browned. This will take about 10 minutes. |
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3
Done
10 Minutes
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Make the Tomato SauceIn a large saucepan, mix all the Sauce ingredients: 1 Can (14-16 oz) Crushed Tomatoes, 1 Tbsp. Dried Parsley and 1 Tsp. Dried Basil. |
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4
Done
90 Minutes
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Adding the Meatballs in the ovenAfter making the sauce, add the Meatballs in it and cook in the oven for 90 Minutes until grease forms on top of sauce. |
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5
Done
2 Minutes
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Wrapp-upAfter you take it out from the oven, place the Spaghetti in a serving dish and put the Meatball-Tomato sauce on top. Bon appétit! |
Additional Info for Spaghetti & Meatballs
Spaghetti and Meatballs recipe is the ideal option to serve dinner or lunch, with your family or friends and to everyone’s taste. You can not fail with it.
The emblem of Italian cuisine is spaghetti pasta, served especially with tomato sauce. The recipe was borrowed by other countries, being one of the most common and popular dishes, occupying second place after pizza.
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About Spaghetti and Meatballs Recipe
The pasta dishes, regardless of size and shape, are good to be eaten al-dente, this will help digestion. But what makes them even tastier is the pasta sauce itself, especially when the sauce permeates the Spaghetti. Parmesan cheese, Pecorino Romano, Parmesan, Grana Padano, or Chili can be added over the Spaghetti and meatballs, giving them a touch of originality, leading your thoughts directly to the heart of Italy.
Every nation has improved, according to culture and eating habits, the spaghetti recipes, Spaghetti and Meatballs being now part of American cuisine dish. Italian cuisine is the most common, especially in Europe and America. Returning to this recipe, the spaghetti with meatballs has a great American taste and flavor.
Why using Meatballs with Pasta?
The meatballs can be made for any taste, adding your favorite spices in them. In this recipe, I used Ground beef, Parsley, Basil, Parmesan, and a few other ingredients. But the meatballs can be made as per your recipe. Served with spaghetti, it will be suitable even for the most pretentious guests. Red wine along with spaghetti and meatballs, will make the dinner or lunch end up on a relaxing note and a lot of fun.
How to cook Spaghetti pasta as a professional.
We recommend the Italian style: al-dente, not too mushy yet not too chewy. This means you need a perfect balance, and I’ll show you how to do this.
1. Pick a big pot for Spaghetti Pasta
Having a large pot gives pasta plenty of space. Do not crowd the pasta into a tight pot.
2. Fill the pot with water
Besides a big pot, you will need a lot of water too. Fill it with water, put it on fire, and add salt. Do not just give a single tap of the salt shaker (give at least 5 taps)! This will give the paste and flavor boost. Bring the water to a full boil.
3. Put the Linguini pasta in the boiling water
Put the spaghetti pasta into the boiling water and mix, mix, mix! Depending on what type of pasta you bought, cook as directed on the package. Continue stirring even if you’ll do your biceps workout in your kitchen. Using a slotted spoon (or your utensil of choice), fish out a single pasta, let it cool a bit, then take a bite. If it’s al-dente, then take out your pasta… if no, let the pot on the heater and try again in one minute. See here what pasta al-dente means.
4. Drain the water.
If the pasta is al-dente, place a colander in the kitchen sink and drain the water out. To make sure the pasta will remain unbound of each other, put them under cold water for 5 seconds.
