spaghetti with meatballs
I saw this recipe one evening on the cooking channel with Michael Symon. This is his mother and grandmother's recipe, it looked so delicious, so of course I just had to try and so happy I did, it's fantastic. The meatballs are just out of this world, as are the ribs and sauce! Fantastic! recipe source~ cookingchanneltv.com
prep time
30 Min
cook time
8 Hr
method
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yield
8 serving(s)
Ingredients
- INGREDIENTS: MEATBALLS
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 - shallot, minced
- 1 1/2 cups diced day old wheat bread
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
- 3/4 cup ricotta
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- YIA YIA'S NEAPOLITAN SAUCE
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 pounds baby back ribs, separated
- 1 large onion, diced
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 6 cloves garlic, sliced
- 1 bottle dry white wine
- 2 - 28 ounce cans tomatoes, chopped
- 3 tablespoons fresh oregano leaves
- 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper
- 1 - bay leaf
- 1 - 2 to 3 inch parmesan rind
- SPAGHETTI
- - kosher salt
- 1 pound spaghetti
- 15 - fresh basil leaves, torn
- 1 to 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan
How To Make spaghetti with meatballs
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Step 1SAUCE: In large Dutch oven, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the ribs and brown about 4 minutes each side. Add the onions and sprinkle with salt. Cook about 2 minutes. Add garlic and cook another 3 minutes. -
Step 2Add white wine, tomatoes, oregano, red pepper flakes, bay leaf, and Parmesan rind. Bring to simmer, reduce to low and cook up to 8 hours reducing sauce by 1/3.
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Step 3MEATBALLS: In small fry pan, add 1 tbsp. olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and shallots and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Soak the bread crumbs in medium bowl.
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Step 4Combine the beef, ricotta, basil, parsley, Parmesan, salt, egg, shallots and garlic in large mixing bowl. Add the bread crumbs. Mix thoroughly until combined. Form the meat mixture into 2 inch meatballs. In large frying pan, heat remaining oil and brown meatballs on all sides.
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Step 5Place meatballs in Yia Yia's sauce and simmer for 30 minutes.
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Step 6SPAGHETTI: In large pot, lightly salt water and cook pasta according to package directions. Drain. Add a cup or two to a large frying pan and add pasta, basil leaves, Parmesan, and butter. Toss to coat. Transfer to serving platter and serve with sauce, meatballs and ribs.
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