Spaghetti and Meatballs

Recipe courtesy Rachael Ray

Show: 30 Minute MealsEpisode: Instant Babysitter

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (273)

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Cook Time:
20 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
4 servings

Times:

Prep: 15 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 20 min
Total:: 35 min

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Ingredients

1 pound spaghetti
Salt, for pasta water

Meatballs:

1 1/4 pounds ground sirloin
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce, eyeball it
1 egg, beaten
1/2 cup Italian bread crumbs, a couple of handfuls
1/4 cup grated Parmesan, Parmigiano-Reggiano or Romano cheese
2 cloves garlic, chopped
Salt and pepper

Sauce:

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 2 turns of the pan
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
4 cloves garlic, crushed or chopped
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 cup beef stock, available on soup aisle in market in small paper boxes
1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
A handful chopped flat-leaf parsley
10 leaves fresh basil leaves, torn or thinly sliced
Grated cheese, such as Parmigiano-Reggiano or Romano, for passing at table
Crusty bread or garlic bread, for passing at the table

Directions

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.

Place a large pot of water on to boil for spaghetti. When it boils, add salt and pasta and cook to al dente.

Mix beef and Worcestershire, egg, bread crumbs, cheese, garlic, salt and pepper. Roll meat into 1 1/2 inch medium-sized meatballs and place on nonstick cookie sheet or a cookie sheet greased with extra-virgin olive oil. Bake balls 10 to 12 minutes, until no longer pink.

Heat a deep skillet or medium pot over moderate heat. Add oil, crushed pepper, garlic and finely chopped onion. Saute 5 to 7 minutes, until onion bits are soft. Add beef stock, crushed tomatoes, and herbs. Bring to a simmer and cook for about 10 minutes.

Toss hot, drained pasta with a few ladles of the sauce and grated cheese. Turn meatballs in remaining sauce. Place pasta on dinner plates and top with meatballs and sauce and extra grated cheese. Serve with bread or garlic bread (and some good chianti!)

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Barbara Chino, CA 11-14-2009
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Great meatballs
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I was looking for a meatball recipe and chose this one because of how simple it was. It is a great meatball recipe. THe... meatballs are tasty and flavorful and super quick and easy!!! Read more
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Kathy Woodbury, NY 11-06-2009
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Absolutely Delicious
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This was my first time making spaghetti and meatballs and I chose this recipe because of the 5-star rating and all the great... feedback. The meatballs & sauce were DELICIOUS and even better the next day as leftovers. My husband thought the sauce was a little too hot but I thought it was perfect. I can't wait to make this again!Read more
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Tammy Mooresville, NC 10-14-2009
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We Loved ItToo!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made this recipe last night but altered a couple of things. My family was definitely impressed! My husband requested more... garlic in the meatballs next time. Our teenager loved it, our 7 yr. old and 3 yr cleaned their (spaghetti) plate for the first time in awhile (without complaining). It was absolutely delicious!!! I added an additional 2/3 cup of beef stock, 1/2 can of tomato paste (to thicken it), 1/2 teaspoon Season-All and a dash of garlic salt. Thank you Rachel Ray for solving my "spaghetti" dilemma! Tammy W. Mooresville, North CarolinaRead more
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Mandi Emily, MN 08-16-2009
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The kids will love this one!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

My husband made this tonight for supper and we LOVED IT!!! The recipe was easy to make and very flavorful. Very fresh... tasting. The kids went back for more and that is always a sign of a great meal. Thank you Rachel Ray!Read more
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Patty Madison, AL 07-28-2009
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Sauce was awesome!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

The sauce was awesome, especially for how quickly it can be made. I didn't have fresh basil, so I used a tsp or so of dried.... I also used 3/4 tsp red pepper flakes (a bit more) - we love spicy. Instead of the crushed tomoatoes, I used a 14 oz. can of diced tomatoes and a 14 oz. can of tomato sauce, then added half a can of tomato paste to make it a little thicker. The meatballs were good, too, but the sauce recipe will be added to my recipe repertoire.Read more
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Adonica Chandler, AZ 06-27-2009
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It's Great for Kids and Grown-ups!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

My daughter (age 8) and I picked out this recipe looking for an alternative to jar or elaborate homeade pasta sauces. This... turned out to be very delicious and easy, especially the meatballs! My kids like spicy foods so they were okay with the amout of red pepper flakes, however if you don't care for it back it off to 1/2 tsp. I also recommed doubling the amount of sauce; it wasn't quite enough for us but we like lots of sauce.Read more