"Sauce my heart and hope to die. (Carboloading chez moi like I’m running a marathon, since the next three days will be nonstop cooking, eating, napping and repeating. I’ve already knocked out a lot of prep so tomorrow is all about the fall baking!)"
Classic Spaghetti with Meatballs
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No better way to ball out than with a giant pot of spaghetti and meatballs! A blend of ground beef and pork make the base of the pan seared meatballs before getting simmered away in a rich tomato sauce fortified by a parm rind for extra flavor. Throw in some spaghetti and you're ready for the ultimate pasta party!
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Prep time 25mins
Cook time 1hr 15mins
Serves or Makes: 4-6
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For the Meatballs
ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds ground pork
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
- 2 tablespoons minced basil
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Simply Organic Smoked Paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon Simply Organic Crushed Red Pepper
- 1 garlic clove, finely grated
For the Sauce
ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 1/4 teaspoon Simply Organic Crushed Red Pepper
- 1/4 cup red wine
- 1 (28-ounce) can tomato purée
- 1/4 cup chicken stock or water
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 Parm rind
- Kosher salt, to taste
For the Pasta
ingredients
- Kosher salt, to taste
- 1 pound spaghetti
- Grated parmesan, for garnish
- Basil leaves, for garnish
Method
Step 1
To make the meatballs, combine the meatball ingredients in a bowl and with your hands, mix lightly until combined. Scoop into ten 1/2-cup balls.
Step 2
To make the sauce, heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the meatballs and cook, turning as needed, until golden-brown, 12-15 minutes.
Step 3
Transfer the meatballs to a plate and add the Urfa chile and garlic to the pot. Cook until lightly golden and aromatic, 1 minute, then deglaze the pan with the wine.
Step 4
Once the wine has reduced, stir in the tomato purée, stock, honey, paprika, thyme and salt. Add the meatballs and bring the sauce to a simmer. Cook covered for 1 hour.
Step 5
Meanwhile, make the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. When the meatballs are 10 minutes from completion, add the spaghetti to the water and cook until al dente, 9-10 minutes, then drain.
Step 6
Transfer the meatballs to a plate and add the cooked pasta to the sauce. Toss to coat, then adjust for salt. Divide the pasta between bowls and top with meatballs. Garnish with more grated Parmesan and basil leaves, then serve.