MEATBALLS & MARINARA

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Make and share this Meatballs & Marinara recipe from Food.com.

Provided by accidental glutton

Categories     Spaghetti

Time 2h30m

Yield 16 meatballs & sauce, 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 23

1/4 cup olive oil
3 onions, minced (about 3 cups)
8 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon dried oregano
3/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 cup dry red wine
1 cup water
4 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
salt
1 -2 teaspoon sugar
4 slices high-quality white bread, torn into pieces
3/4 cup milk
1/2 lb sweet Italian sausage, casings removed
1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
2 1/2 lbs ground chuck (80% lean)
2 lbs cooked spaghetti

Steps:

  • For the Onion Mixture:.
  • Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat until shimmering. Add the onions & cook until golden, 10-15 minutes. Stir in the garlic, oregano and pepper flakes, and cook about 30 seconds. Transfer half of onion mixture to a bowl and set aside.
  • For the Marinara:.
  • Add the tomato paste to the remaining onion mixture in the Dutch oven and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the wine and cook until thickened slightly, about 2 minutes. Stir in the water and tomatoes and simmer over low heat until the sauce is no longer watery, 45-60 minutes. Sir in the cheese and basil and season to taste with the salt and sugar.
  • For the Meatballs:.
  • Meanwhile, adjust an oven rack to the upper middle position and heat the oven to 475 degrees. Mash the bread and milk in the bowl with the reserved onion mixture until smooth. Add the sausage, Parmesan, parsley, eggs, garlic, and salt and mash to combine. Add the beef and knead with your hands until well combined. For the mixture into 2 1/2 inch meatballs (about 16 for the full recipe). Place on a rimmed baking sheet and bake until well browned, about 20 minutes. Transfer the meatballs to the pot with the sauce and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Serve over cooked spaghetti & Enjoy!

ABDAL Ali kakizai
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I love that these meatballs can be made ahead of time. It makes them perfect for busy weeknights.


Dieu Yosuf
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These meatballs are so easy to make and they're always a crowd pleaser.


Reginald Wilson
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I've made these meatballs several times and they're always a hit.


natsanet Fkir
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These meatballs are a great way to use up leftover ground beef.


MUDASIR OFFICIAL
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I made these meatballs for my family and they loved them. Even my picky kids ate them up.


malika bella
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These meatballs are perfect for a party. They're easy to make ahead of time and they can be served hot or cold.


Shohag Hassan Onik
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I used ground turkey instead of beef and the meatballs were still delicious.


Gabbie McGhee
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These meatballs are a little time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth it.


Milon Tirki
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I've never made meatballs before, but this recipe was so easy to follow. The meatballs turned out great!


Xiao.m2
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These meatballs are so easy to make and they're always a hit with my guests.


Loch Bonnie Farm (Highland Ridings)
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I'm not a big fan of meatballs, but these were really good. The sauce is what really made the dish.


Lillian Umasor
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I added some grated Parmesan cheese to the meatballs and they were even better.


Eduardo Costa
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These meatballs are a great way to use up leftover bread.


Abdul majid kathira
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I followed the recipe exactly and the meatballs turned out perfectly. They were so tender and flavorful.


Ashik Vau
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The meatballs were a little dry, but the marinara sauce was delicious.


Olitin Grace
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I've made these meatballs several times now and they always turn out great. I love that they're so easy to make and that I can use ground turkey or beef.


Zainab Afridi
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These meatballs were a hit with my family! They were so flavorful and juicy, and the marinara sauce was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making these again.