Essentials: Spaghetti and Meatballs Recipe
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INGREDIENTS
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For the meatballs:
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1/2 pound ground veal
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1/2 pound ground pork
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1 pound ground beef
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1 cup fresh white breadcrumbs (made from 4 slices, crusts removed)
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1/4 cup seasoned dry bread crumbs
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
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1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
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2 teaspoons kosher salt
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1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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1 extra-large egg, beaten
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Vegetable oil
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Olive oil
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For the sauce:
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1 tablespoon good olive oil
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1 cup chopped yellow onion (1 onion)
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1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
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1/2 cup good red wine, such as Chianti
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1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes, or plum tomatoes in puree, chopped
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
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1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
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1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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For serving:
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1 1/2 pounds spaghetti, cooked according to package directions
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Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
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