Spaghetti and Meatballs

Recipe courtesy Rachael Ray

Show: 30 Minute MealsEpisode: Instant Babysitter

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (279)

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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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KRISTIN Waterford, MI 02-09-2010
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Yum-o!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This was extremely delicious, and easy to make!
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Brandy Dallas, TX 02-04-2010
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Great
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Loved it and so did my kids.
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Viola Waldorf, MD 02-02-2010
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Great and Easy!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I enjoyed this recipe because it's easy and delicious. My daughter couldn't believe I finished cooking it because it's... quick. Sincerely Satisfied, VIOLA Read more
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Lisa Randallstown, MD 01-13-2010
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Easy to cook
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

Its my first time making sphagetti and meatballs and this recipe was so easy to follow. The kids enjoyed it and they are... picky eaters. So if they give it a thumbs up then its good to go.Read more
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Jessica Huntington Beach, CA 01-12-2010
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NOT THE BEST
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

Not the best spaghetti and meatballs recipe but very quick and easy to make. Loved the herbs in the sauce.
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Ginger Austin, TX 12-11-2009
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Delicious!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This is THE BEST meatball and marinara recipe I have found. My sister requests these all the time. The meatballs and sauce... make great appetizers - I just put it all in the crock pot on low for football watching parties and let people serve themselves! Read more