favorite spaghetti and meatballs
Updated on Jun 26, 2016
This is a classic recipe from Bobby Flay's, "Bobby Flay Cooks American" cookbook. It's a great cookbook, filled with wonderful recipes. This is one of them! Enjoy!
prep time
30 Min
cook time
1 Hr
method
Stove Top
yield
4 serving(s)
Ingredients
- MEATBALLS:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 8 ounces ground pork
- 8 ounces ground veal
- 8 ounces ground beef
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup parsley, finely chopped
- - salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 cup pure olive oil (not extra-virgin), for frying
- TOMATO SAUCE:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 56 ounces (2 - 28 oz. cans) whole plum tomatoes and their juice, pureed in a blender
- 1 - bay leaf
- 1 small bunch of parsley
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes, or more to taste
- - salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 6 - basil leaves, shredded
- FINISH:
- 1 pound spaghetti
- - freshly grated parmesan cheese
How To Make favorite spaghetti and meatballs
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Step 1Meatballs: Heat oil in a small skillet over med-high heat. Add the garlic and cook, while stirring, until softened. Transfer to a bowl and add the remaining ingredients to the bowl (except for the frying oil!). Mix well and season with salt and pepper. Heat the oil in a large skillet over med-high heat. Roll the mixture into 1 1/2 inch balls and fry them until just lightly browned all over. Remvoe them with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
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Step 2Tomato Sauce: Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan. Add onions and garlic, cooking until soft. Add the pureed tomatoes, with their juice, bay leaf, parsley, pepper flakes, and the salt and pepper, then bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and add the meatballs , and let simmer for about 30-40 minutes, until sauce is thickened. Remove the bay leaf and parsley bunch. Stir in basil just before serving.
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Step 3FINISH: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook until tender. Drain well in a colander, and then transfer to a large serving bowl. Reserve the meatballs and toss the sauce with the pasta. Top with meatballs and the Parmesan cheese and serve. Enjoy!
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