Traditional Spaghetti with meatballs

Name: Traditional Spaghetti with meatballs
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 9 min
Total time: 1 h 9 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 320g (11,3 oz) Barilla® Spaghetti No. 5; 40 ml E.V.O.O; 100 g onion, chopped; 1 or 2 cloves garlic, chopped tbc; 550 g San Marzano tomatoes; 2 slices white bread, no crust, diced; 120 g Parmigiano cheese, grated, divided; 300 g grass fed beef 80/20; 100 g Italian sausage, off the casing; 15 g parsley, chopped; 8/9 leaves basil, diced; Salt and pepper – to taste

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Spaghetti and meatballs is a classic Italian dish that has become a favorite in households all over the world. This hearty and comforting meal is perfect for any occasion, whether it's a family dinner or a special occasion. The combination of tender meatballs and flavorful tomato sauce served over a bed of al dente spaghetti is simply irresistible. In this recipe, we'll show you how to make the perfect meatballs and sauce to create a delicious and satisfying meal that everyone will love. So, let's get started!

1 hr 9 min

cook 9 min

Italian

Ingredients

Instructions

Here are the 4 easy steps for the traditional spaghetti and meatballs recipe:
In a saucepot gently fry onion with olive oil for five minutes, add 1 clove of chopped garlic, keep sautéing and one minute later add crushed tomatoes. Add less than one cup of water, salt and pepper and bring to simmer.
Meanwhile soak bread in water. In a bowl combine meat, 2/3 cup of Parmigiano cheese, parsley, 1 clove chopped garlic, soaked bread (squeeze out excess water). Mix and when all comes together (very important to not overmix), shape 2,5 cm size meatballs. Add meatballs to tomato sauce, simmer until thoroughly cooked, about 15 minutes.
Meanwhile place a pot of water to boil. Cook pasta according to directions. Drain and toss with meatballs sauce.
Finish with sliced basil, remaining Parmigiano cheese and a drizzle of E.V.O before serving.