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    Italian Meatballs and Spaghetti

    BY: Ben Rayl PUBLISHED: 19 Mar, '13 UPDATED: 17 May, '21 2 Comments

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    5 from 1 vote

    This spaghetti and meatballs recipe might be my most favorite comfort food dish.  Few things go together so well as that tangy tomato sauce and the well spiced meat.

    Classic italian spaghetti and meatballs recipe.

    These meatballs are really easy to make and the flavors are simple, but delicious.   Homemade tomato sauce is awesome with these meatballs, but if you don't have the time you can always just use a good quality jarred sauce. Have leftover pasta? Try my taco spaghetti that is super easy and on the table in 30 minutes!

    If you love meatballs, check out my Ikea meatballs with a fantastic gravy sauce. This dish is easy to make, loaded with flavor, and a stellar meatball recipe.

    Looking for more italian food? Check my 50 best italian recipes to make at home with fresh ingredients.

    Classic italian spaghetti and meatballs recipe.

    Italian Meatballs and Spaghetti

    This spaghetti and meatballs recipe might be my most favorite comfort food dish.  Few things go together so well as that tangy tomato sauce and the well spiced meat.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Appetizer, Dinner, Lunch, Side Dish
    Cuisine: Italian
    Prep Time: 30 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 50 minutes
    Servings: 8 Servings
    Calories: 404kcal
    Author: Ben Rayl

    Ingredients
     

    • 1 pound ground pork
    • 1 pound ground beef
    • 2 slices white bread - crusts removed, then torn into tiny pieces
    • ¼ cup bread crumbs - Italian style
    • 2 tablespoon parsley - fresh chopped
    • ½ cup parmesan cheese - freshly grated plus more for garnish
    • 2 teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon ground pepper
    • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
    • 1 large egg - beaten
    • ¾ cups warm water
    • ½ cup flour
    • 2 tablespoon butter
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 6 cups Italian tomato sauce

    Instructions

    • In a large bowl, mix the ingredients (from the pork to the water) together gently with a fork until well combined.
    • Wet your hands, then form the mixture into 1" meatballs - you should have around 2 dozen.
    • Put the flour on a plate, then roll each ball gently to coat.
    • Heat the oil and butter in a large skillet, then brown the meatballs, 8 - 10 at a time for about 6 to 8 minutes, until browned and cooked through.  be careful to not overcrowd, allow room for them to roll around and brown on all sides
    • Remove the cooked meatballs to a plate with paper towel to drain.
    • Heat as much tomato sauce as you want in a large pot, then add the meatballs and let them simmer together for about 20 minutes.
    • Serve over al dente spaghetti and garnish with extra Parmesan cheese.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 404kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 109mg | Sodium: 820mg | Potassium: 365mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 178IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 126mg | Iron: 3mg

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    1. Angie

      September 02, 2013 at 2:19 am

      This was good..great starter...I think a little more spice...good recipe though~ Angie from Louisiana,,,GOOD!

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