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Prep Time: 45 Minutes Cook Time: 180 Minutes |
Ready In: 225 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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This is the first and only way I have ever made spaghetti and meatballs. The meatballs are perfectly seasoned in a rich and thick tomato sauce. Plus, the leftovers make the best meatball subs. Ingredients:
1 lb ground beef |
1/2 lb mild italian sausage |
2 garlic cloves, minced |
1 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon pepper |
1 tablespoon dried parsley |
1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil |
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano |
2 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan cheese |
1 egg, lightly beaten |
1 cup fresh breadcrumb (3-4 slices white bread) |
1/2 cup water |
2 tablespoons butter |
2 tablespoons olive oil |
1 cup fine chopped onion |
1/3 cup fine chopped celery |
3 garlic cloves, minced |
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes, slightly pureed |
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans tomato sauce |
2 teaspoons dried parsley |
1 teaspoon dried basil |
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon pepper |
1/2 cup red wine or 1/2 cup water |
3/4-1 lb spaghetti or 3/4-1 lb angel hair pasta, cooked as directed |
Directions:
1. For meatballs, combine beef, Italian sausage, garlic, salt, pepper, parsley, basil, oregano, Parmesan, egg, breadcrumbs and water (breadcrumbs and water soaked together for 5 minutes before adding to mixture). Mix together till combined well, but do not over mix. Roll into about 1 - 1 1/2 inch meatballs (about 23-25 meatballs). Heat a large pot with 2 tablespoons each butter and olive oil. Add meatballs and brown on all sides, flipping gently with spoon, 10-12 minutes (might have to brown meatballs in two separate batches depending on how large pan is). When browned set meatballs aside. In same pot add onion and celery. When tender add garlic and saute 1-2 minutes. Add stewed tomatoes, tomato sauce, parsley, basil, oregano, salt, pepper and red wine or water to pot. Add meatballs back to pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer covered for 3 hours, stirring about every 30 minutes. Serve with cooked pasta, Parmesan cheese, and cheesy garlic bread.
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