**Indulge in the Delightful Fusion of Mexican and Italian Flavors with this Unique Spaghetti and Meatballs Recipe**
Embark on a culinary journey that seamlessly blends the vibrant flavors of Mexican cuisine with the classic comfort of Italian spaghetti and meatballs. This recipe is an extraordinary fusion of two beloved culinary traditions, resulting in a dish that is both familiar and excitingly different. Tender and juicy meatballs, infused with a blend of Mexican spices and herbs, are nestled in a rich and flavorful tomato sauce infused with a zesty Mexican twist. Served over perfectly cooked spaghetti, this dish offers a captivating interplay of textures and flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Accompany your meal with the delectable Mexican-inspired Avocado Cream Sauce and Guacamole for an extra layer of richness and freshness. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure that will leave you craving more!
MY BEST SPAGHETTI & MEATBALLS
One of my favorite childhood memories is going to the Old Spaghetti Factory with my family and ordering a big plate of cheesy spaghetti, meatballs and garlic bread. My homemade recipe reminds me of those fun times and satisfies everyone's craving for good Italian food. -Erika Monroe-Williams, Scottsdale, Arizona
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h50m
Yield 10 servings (2-1/2 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 27
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Add beef, pork and veal; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 1-in. balls. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Brown meatballs in batches; drain., In a 6-qt. stockpot, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir 3-5 minutes or until tender. Add garlic; cook and stir 2 minutes. Add tomato paste; cook and stir 3-5 minutes or until paste darkens. Add wine; cook and stir 2 minutes to dissolve any browned tomato paste. , Stir in tomatoes, parsley, sugar, salt, pepper and pepper flakes. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 15-20 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Add basil and meatballs; cook 20-25 minutes longer or until meatballs are cooked through, stirring occasionally. Serve meatballs and sauce with spaghetti. Sprinkle with additional cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 290 calories, Fat 15g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 65mg cholesterol, Sodium 974mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 18g protein.
SPAGHETTI AND CHIPOTLE MEATBALLS
Zing up your usual pasta and meatballs with this Latin twist on an Italian staple.
Provided by MitchJGray
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 1h
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.
- Mix the ground beef, chipotle peppers with the adobo sauce, green onions, bread crumbs, garlic powder, salt, and pepper together in a bowl until evenly mixed. Roll the mixture into balls the size of cherry tomatoes. Arrange on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven until cooked through, about 30 minutes.
- While the meatballs bake, bring a large pot of lightly-salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and return to a boil. Cook until tender but still firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain.
- Pour the spaghetti sauce in a large saucepan over medium heat; cook until hot, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the cooked meatballs and stir to coat. Ladle over the drained spaghetti and top with the grated Parmesan cheese to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 662.1 calories, Carbohydrate 71.8 g, Cholesterol 99 mg, Fat 23.2 g, Fiber 7.5 g, Protein 38.4 g, SaturatedFat 8.5 g, Sodium 1199.3 mg, Sugar 7.6 g
HOMEMADE SPAGHETTI AND MEATBALLS
I have been making this spaghetti recipe, from a dear family friend, for over 25 years. It is by far the best homemade sauce and meatballs we have ever had. I've also just fried the beef and added it to the sauce, then used it to make lasagna.
Provided by Lynn1964
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 3h15m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Combine tomatoes, tomato juice, tomato paste, onion, parsley, salt, red pepper flakes, black pepper, thyme, and cloves in a large pot. Bring to a boil over high heat; reduce heat to low and let simmer for 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
- Meanwhile, combine beef, crackers, eggs, Parmesan cheese, garlic, parsley, and thyme in a bowl. Form into large meatballs and place into a broiler pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven until browned and no longer pink in the centers, about 30 minutes.
- Transfer meatballs to sauce and continue to simmer, 2 to 2 1/2 hours more.
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain.
- Serve sauce and meatballs over cooked spaghetti.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 384 calories, Carbohydrate 47.6 g, Cholesterol 85.9 mg, Fat 11.2 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 23.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 759.2 mg, Sugar 7.8 g
SPAGHETTI AND MEATBALLS RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: olive oil, large yellow onions, garlic, kosher salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, tomato paste, crushed tomato, dried basil, dried oregano, dried parsley, ground beef, ground pork, bread crumbs, ricotta cheese, fresh parsley, large eggs, grated parmesan cheese, milk, kosher salt, black pepper, dried spathetti, fresh basil, grated parmesan cheese
Provided by Matthew Johnson
Categories Dinner
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 24
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Set a wire rack over a baking sheet and grease with nonstick spray.
- Make the marinara sauce: Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onions and garlic and season with salt, pepper, and the red pepper flakes. Cook until soft and caramelized, about 15 minutes.
- Set aside ⅓ cup (50 G) of the cooked onions and garlic for the meatballs and let cool.
- Stir the tomato paste into the onions and cook until browned and aromatic, 3-5 minutes.
- Add the crushed tomatoes, dried basil, dried oregano, and dried parsley. Stir together and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for at least 30 minutes.
- Make the meatballs: In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, reserved onion and garlic mixture, bread crumbs, ricotta, parsley, eggs, Parmesan, milk, salt, and pepper. Mix with your hands until well combined.
- Shape about 2 ounces (55 G) of meat at a time into balls and set on the prepared wire rack.
- Bake the meatballs for 20 minutes, until the outsides are browned and the centers are tender and juicy and reach about 155˚F (68˚C).
- Bring a large pot of water to boil and add a generous pinch of salt. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions, 7-10 minutes, until al dente. Stir occasionally to keep the noodles from sticking together.
- Drain the pasta and add it directly to the simmering marinara sauce. Reserve some pasta water, in case you need it to loosen the sauce. Stir the pasta into the sauce until fully coated.
- Add the pasta to serving bowls, top with the meatballs, and garnish with Parmesan, fresh basil, and cracked pepper.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1173 calories, Carbohydrate 119 grams, Fat 47 grams, Fiber 13 grams, Protein 69 grams, Sugar 26 grams
REAL MEATBALLS AND SPAGHETTI
For homemade Italian comfort, make Ina Garten's Real Meatballs and Spaghetti recipe from Barefoot Contessa on Food Network, starring veal, pork and beef.
Provided by Ina Garten
Categories main-dish
Time 2h
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- 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.
MEXICAN SPAGHETTI & MEATBALLS
These are really good. I served them in flour tortillas instead of spaghetti with same toppings also really good.
Provided by barbara lentz
Categories Beef
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 25
Steps:
- 1. For the meatballs: Mix all ingredients together and shape into golf ball size balls. Preheat oven 350 degrees. Arrange meatballs on a parchment lined baking sheet. Spray the meatballs with cooking spray. Bake in oven for 15 minutes
- 2. Meanwhile make the sauce. Add oil to large skillet. Saute the garlic for 30 seconds. Add the chipotles and brown sugar and saute another 30 seconds. Add the crushed tomatoes and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and remove the meatballs from the oven and add them to the sauce and let them continue to cook in the sauce.
- 3. Cook spaghetti according to package directions and drain. Place spaghetti on a plate and top with meatballs and sauce. Finish with crumbled Queso Fresco cheese and fresh cilantro.
- 4. I also served these meatballs in grilled flour tortillas with the same toppings. Other toppings that are good with this is sliced red onion, guacamole, sour cream and shredded cheddar cheese.
Tips for Making the Best Mexican-Style Spaghetti and Meatballs:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your dish.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different types of meat. Ground beef is the traditional choice, but you could also use ground turkey, chicken, or even lamb.
- Make sure your meatballs are well-seasoned. This will help them stand out against the other flavors in the dish.
- Don't overcook the meatballs. They should be cooked through, but still juicy.
- Use a flavorful sauce. This is where you can really add some personality to your dish. Try a sauce made with tomatoes, onions, peppers, and spices.
- Serve the spaghetti and meatballs with your favorite toppings. Some popular choices include Parmesan cheese, grated cheese, and chopped parsley.
Conclusion:
Mexican-style spaghetti and meatballs is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its combination of flavorful meatballs, tangy sauce, and al dente spaghetti, this dish is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a new recipe to try, give this one a try. You won't be disappointed!
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