BONNIE'S SPAGHETTI AND MEATBALLS (ITALIANO)
One of my very favorite dishes! I dearly love spaghetti of any kind, and when I add meatballs to the dish, it takes it right over the top for me! This is a delicious, and easy-to-make Italian spaghetti and meatballs! I like cooking the meatballs right in the sauce, no browning is necessary, because it gives the sauce a rich,...
Provided by BonniE !
Categories Beef
Time 2h30m
Number Of Ingredients 35
Steps:
- 1. MAKE THE SPAGHETTI SAUCE: In a large pot, saute the onion and garlic in the olive oil until onion is light brown. Add the tomato puree, tomato sauce, water, parsley, salt, pepper, oregano, Italian herbs, marjoram and bay leaf. Stir with a wooden spoon, and bring to a boil, then turn to simmer, cover the pot and simmer 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally. Meanwhile, prepare the meatballs.
- 2. MAKE THE MEATBALLS: Note: do not brown the meatballs! In a small bowl, place the wheat bread and the 1/4 cup of water, let it soak while you combine the rest of the ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Add the ground beef, 2 eggs, parmesan cheese, parsley, wine, garlic, minced onion flakes, salt and pepper, basil, oregano, and the baking soda, then add the wet bread to the meat, tearing it into tiny pieces. Mix very gently with your hands; DO NOT over mix, as it makes the meatballs tough. Dampen your hands to form the meatballs. Make balls about the size of a golf ball. The recipe should make 20 to 24 meatballs. Put them on a plate, cover and refrigerate while the sauce simmers.
- 3. COOK THE SPAGHETTI: Put on a large pot to boil water, add 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil, and salt. Cook it the way you like it. Some people like it al dente, others like it more done. When the spaghetti is cooked, drain, don't rinse, cover and keep hot until the meatballs have finished cooking.
- 4. COOKING THE MEATBALLS: When the sauce has simmered for one and one-half hours, then take a long handled spoon and carefully drop one meat ball at a time into the sauce. Do not disturb the meatballs or the sauce while it simmers uncovered for 10 minutes. Stir very gently to make sure they are not sticking to the bottom of the pot, and continue to simmer, stirring occasionally for 20 minutes more.
- 5. Cook's Tip: You can serve the spaghetti and meatballs in a pasta dish as my photo depicts. Sprinkle with fresh grated parmesan cheese. We like red pepper flakes with ours. Keep out a few meatballs and sauce for great meatball sandwiches the next day! Enjoy!
- 6. Slow Cooker: I have also prepared this dish successfully in the slow cooker which runs a little hotter than a crockpot.
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Marcus batchelor
[email protected]This recipe is a bit too time-consuming for my taste. The meatballs were a bit dry, but the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
King Martian
[email protected]This recipe is a bit too greasy for my taste. The meatballs were a bit dry, but the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Steven Cunningham
[email protected]This recipe is a bit too bland for my taste. The meatballs were a bit dry, but the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Jessica Sampson
[email protected]This recipe is a bit too salty for my taste. The meatballs were a bit dry, but the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Marguerite Felsenfeld
[email protected]This recipe is a bit too sweet for my taste. The meatballs were a bit dry, but the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
red brown omujagujagu
[email protected]This recipe is a bit too spicy for my taste. The meatballs were a bit dry, but the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Nirmol Nirob
[email protected]This recipe is perfect for a special occasion. The meatballs are so flavorful and the sauce is so rich and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Bishal Yadav
[email protected]This recipe is a bit pricey, but it's worth it. The meatballs are so flavorful and the sauce is so rich and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Rachael Nuno
[email protected]I'm a beginner cook and this recipe was easy to follow. The meatballs were a bit dry, but the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Khalil Jokhio
[email protected]This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The meatballs are so flavorful and the sauce is so rich and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Haily Tran
[email protected]I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the meatballs and the sauce. I will definitely be making this again.
Cosmas Bett
[email protected]This was my first time making spaghetti and meatballs and it turned out great! The meatballs were easy to make and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Seche Ng'aina
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of spaghetti and meatballs, but this recipe changed my mind. The meatballs were so flavorful and the sauce was so rich and delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.
Mawadda Basadien
[email protected]I've been making this recipe for years and it's always a hit with my family and friends. The meatballs are so juicy and the sauce is the perfect balance of sweet and savory.
Juju Avila
[email protected]This spaghetti and meatballs recipe is a keeper! The meatballs were so flavorful and tender, and the sauce was rich and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.