Classic Spaghetti and Meatballs

Makes: 6  servings
Prep:   40 mins 
Cook:  1 hr 
 
Ingredients
  • 2 slices white bread
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup minced onion
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped carrots
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 26 ounce can whole tomatoes in juice
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 pound dried spaghetti, cooked according to package directions
  • Freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

1. Make Meatballs: Soak bread in milk in large bowl. Add remaining meatball ingredients and mix until just blended. Shape into thirty 1-1/4-inch meatballs.

2. Heat oil in large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown meatballs in batches, turning occasionally, 4 minutes; transfer to plate.

3. Add onion and carrots to Dutch oven; cook 4 minutes, until softened. Stir in garlic, red pepper, oregano, basil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; cook 15 seconds. Add Meatballs, tomatoes, and tomato paste. Bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer 1 hour, stirring to break up tomatoes with spoon. Toss mixture with hot pasta in large serving bowl. Serve with grated Parmesan cheese. Makes 6 servings.

Nutrition Facts

  • Servings Per Recipe 6
  • Calories(kcal)645,
  • Protein(gm)27,
  • Carbohydrate(gm)70,
  • Fat, total(gm)28,
  • Cholesterol(mg)103,
  • Sodium(mg)565,
  • Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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