The Yummiest Spaghetti & Meatballs EVER
Photo by Rachel
My DH is a great cook, more so that I! But I am quickly catching up to him and have quite a few really good recipes under my belt. This meal is one that undoubtedly rivals anything he makes! Simple and delicious!
I make a large batch of the meatballs with sauce and freeze the remainder. It makes for a quick and delicious meal on pasta or as meatball sandwiches!
Meatballs:
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2lb ground meat (beef, turkey, veal, pork or a combination)
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1 cup of homemade breadcrumbs (I dry bread ends and and stale pieces and run them through the food processor)
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2 TBSP Chopped fresh parsley
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1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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2 tsp salt
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pinch of pepper
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1 large egg, beaten
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Oil
Sauce:
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1 TBSP Oil
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1 cup chopped onion
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1/3 cup chopped onion/celery
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1 TBSP minced garlic
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1/3 cup stock
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28 oz can of tomatoes (or the equivalent in fresh/frozen)
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1 TBSP chopped fresh parsley
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1 tsp salt
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1 tsp pepper
Combine meat, breadcrumbs, parsley, cheese, salt, pepper, egg, and 1/4 cup of warm water in a bowl with a fork. Lightly form the mixture into 2” balls. Makes approx. 16 balls.
Pour oil into a large skillet, about 1/4” and heat the oil. Over medium-low heat brown the meatballs on all sides. Do it in batches, do not over-crowd. It takes about 10 minutes. Take them out and place them on a cooling rack. Discard oil but use the same pan.
For the sauce, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in the pan. Add the onion, carrot, celery and sauté for approx. 7 minutes. Add garlic and cook a minute more. Add stock and cook on high scraping up brown bits. Add the tomatoes, salt, pepper and parsley. If you have used fresh tomatoes, you’ll want to simmer on lowest heat for 15 minutes or so before adding meatballs back in.
Put the meatballs back into the sauce, cover and summer on lowest heat for 30 minutes. Serve hot over spaghetti with freshly grated Parmesan.
This is on the menu at our house for Wednesday. I’ll take a photo and add it to this post for sure.
- This post links to Tasty Tuesday, Tempt My Tummy Tuesday and Dining with Debbie
August 24th, 2009 at 8:27 pm
I would like to invite you to join with me at diningwithdebbie.blogspot.com for Crock Pot Wednesday. It's informal and fun. I think you would enjoy it. Mister Linky is up and waiting for your link.
August 24th, 2009 at 9:13 pm
looks good! We hardly ever have meatballs — they are a real treat.
August 24th, 2009 at 9:52 pm
These look delicious(and easy)! Thanks for the great recipe!
August 25th, 2009 at 3:17 am
Sounds yummy and easy to make!
August 25th, 2009 at 10:16 am
That really does look delicious. I have not made spagetti and meatballs for ages!
August 25th, 2009 at 3:12 pm
The meatballs look wonderful!!!! Thanks for linking to TMTT.
August 25th, 2009 at 4:15 pm
Thanks for joining me for Crock Pot Wednesday at Dining With Debbie. I'm so glad you did, and I look forward to lots of great ideas from you. Thanks again.
August 25th, 2009 at 4:57 pm
I just cooked spaghetti and meatballs a few days ago, but didnt do homemade meatballs. I"ve been wanting to find some to try! Thanks for sharing!
August 26th, 2009 at 9:05 am
Delicious and easy … my kind of meal.
Jane
August 26th, 2009 at 1:23 pm
Jennifer, you've reminded me that I haven't made meatballs and spaghetti for a long time….I especially like to make the meatballs and freeze them….this looks like really good recipe for both the meatballs and the sauce! Thanks for the little nudge….there's nothing easier or more delicious than a plate of spaghetti and meatballs!
Elaine
August 27th, 2009 at 7:31 am
I am excited to make your recipe. It's an all time favorite for us.
~ ~Ahrisha~ ~
November 26th, 2009 at 9:44 pm
I like this recipe. The meatballs sound especially good. Doylene