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Spaghetti and Meatballs
This classic spaghetti and meatballs features juicy browned meatballs simmered in rich tomato sauce—perfect for make-ahead dinners and freezer meals.
👥 8 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 1h 25m⏳ Prep: 25 min🔥 Cook: 1h👤 Ree Drummond📖 thepioneerwoman
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●bowl
- ●mixing bowl
- ●skillet
- ●pot
📝 Preparation Steps
1
To make the meatballs: combine the meat, eggs, breadcrumbs, parmesan, garlic, parsley, salt, pepper and a splash of milk in a mixing bowl. Mix together well, using your hands. Roll into 25 1½-inch balls and place on a cookie sheet. Place the cookie sheet into the freezer for 5 to ⏱️ 10 minutes to firm up.
garlic, minced3 cloves(28 ounces) crushed tomatoes1 can(28 ounces) whole tomatoes1 canSplash of milk
2
To brown the meatballs, heat the olive oil in a heavy pot or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the meatballs, about eight at a time, turning to brown on all sides (they’ll finish cooking in the sauce later). Remove and drain on a paper towel-lined plate after each batch. Set meatballs aside.
3
To make the sauce: in the same pot, add the onions and garlic and cook for a few minutes, or until translucent. Pour in crushed tomatoes, whole tomatoes with their juices and wine, if using. Add the red pepper flakes (as desired), parsley, salt, pepper and sugar. Stir to combine and cook over medium heat for ⏱️ 20 minutes.
garlic, minced3 cloves(28 ounces) crushed tomatoes1 can(28 ounces) whole tomatoes1 can
4
Add the meatballs to the pot and stir gently into the sauce. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for ⏱️ 30 minutes, stirring very gently a couple of times.
5
Just before serving, stir in the basil, if using. Serve over cooked spaghetti and sprinkle with extra parmesan.
Nutrition Facts
calories
950 Calories
fat Content
38 g
fiber Content
9 g
sugar Content
12 g
sodium Content
761 mg
protein Content
40 g
trans Fat Content
1 g
cholesterol Content
110 mg
carbohydrate Content
99 g
saturated Fat Content
11 g
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