Spaghetti and Meatballs
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 4 servings
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 4 servings
- Calories
- 1425
- Total Fat
- 104
- Saturated Fat
- 42
- Carbohydrates
- 63
- Dietary Fiber
- 5
- Sugar
- 8
- Protein
- 61
- Cholesterol
- 283
- Sodium
- 1253
- Total: 1 hr
- Active: 1 hr
Ingredients
Meatballs:
2 slices soft white bread, torn into pieces
1/2 cup milk
1 pound ground beef
8 ounces ground pork
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons granulated garlic
2 teaspoons granulated onion
2 tablespoons grated pecorino, plus 1/2 cup for topping
Kosher salt and ground black pepper
1/4 cup olive oil
Pasta and Sauce:
8 ounces spaghetti
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 cups chopped fresh tomatoes
1 cup chicken broth
1 stick (8 tablespoons) butter
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil and parsley mix, plus for garnish
1 cup grated pecorino, plus for garnish
Kosher salt and ground black pepper
Directions
- For the meatballs: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
- Combine the bread with the milk in a large bowl. Let soften for about 1 minute, then mash to a paste with a fork. Add the beef, pork, egg, Worcestershire, granulated garlic, granulated onion, 2 tablespoons pecorino, 2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Mix until well blended. Form into twelve 2-inch balls (about 1/4 cup each) and place on a plate or tray.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sear the meatballs on all sides until a crust forms, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a baking dish.
- Bake until cooked through, 20 to 25 minutes.
- For the pasta and sauce: In a large pot, cook the spaghetti according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- To a pan over medium heat, add the olive oil, tomatoes, broth, butter, and basil and parsley. Simmer until the tomatoes are soft, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the pecorino to help thicken the sauce, and season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Stir in the cooked pasta and top with the meatballs. Garnish with some more pecorino and basil-parsley mix.