To Die For Spaghetti And Meatballs Moms Go To Weeknight Dinner Recipes

Steps:

• Preheat over to 350.
• In large bowl, mix egg, basil, oregano, parsley, salt, pepper, garlic and water.
• Add meat, breadcrumbs, and parmesan cheese and mix until just combined (get your hands dirty it tastes better hand made! ).
• Take 2 tbs meat mixture and roll into balls and place on ungreased baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes.
• Flip and cook another 10 minutes.
• While the meatballs are cooking, bring marinara sauce to simmer (add a pinch of sugar, garlic & black pepper!).
• Transfer meatballs to large saute pan with tomato sauce and cover and simmer on low heat for 10 minutes.
• Bring a large pot of salted water to boil and cook spaghetti.
• Drain and toss with sauce and meatballs in the same pan.
• Garnish with basil and parmesan cheese!

Steps:

• Combine the beef, pork, eggs, breadcrumbs, dried oregano, grated garlic, Pecorino Romano, 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and pepper to taste in a large bowl. Using your hands, thoroughly mix the ingredients together until evenly incorporated. Roll into meatballs slightly larger than golf balls, setting them on baking sheets as you work.
• Heat the oil over medium heat in a large Dutch oven until it shimmers. Working in batches and taking care not to crowd the pan, saute the meatballs, turning frequently, until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer from the pan back to the baking sheet.
• Reduce the heat to medium-low, add the onion to the pan, and saute, stirring occasionally, until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add the sliced garlic, stir, and cook 1 minute more. Add the wine, increase the heat, and bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes, 4 of the basil leaves, the remaining 3/4 teaspoon salt and the meatballs along with any accumulated juices. Simmer, partially covered, until the flavors come together, about 1 hour 20 minutes. Taste and adjust the seasonings.
• Meanwhile, cook the spaghetti in two batches in boiling salted water according to package directions. Drain and serve with the meatballs and sauce ladled on top. Garnish with torn basil and freshly grated Pecorino-Romano.

Steps:

• 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!)

Steps:

• Mix in blender or by hand.
• Make into desired size meatballs. (I do the size of a walnut.)
• Spray cookie sheets with nonstick cooking spray.
• Place meatballs on cookie sheets.
• Bake at 350 degrees until browned.
• Add to favorite spaghetti sauce and simmer for a couple hours or let cool and place in freezer bags for a future use. Makes a lot!
• They freeze very well.