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Traditional Spaghetti and Meatballs

Spaghetti and Meatballs

Name: Traditional Spaghetti and Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 65 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 (1 lb.) package DeLallo Spaghetti; 2 loaves stale bread (at least 2 days old), cubed; 2 cups milk; 3 eggs; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 cup fresh Italian flat-leaf parsley, chopped; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil; 1 cup DeLallo Grated Romano; 2 pounds ground beef; 2 pounds ground veal; 2 pounds ground pork; 1 (25.25-ounce) jar DeLallo Pomodoro Fresco Tomato Basil Sauce; Freshly grated parmesan cheese

Spaghetti and meatballs – a classic! Super easy and delicious for a weeknight meal or weekend entertaining.

Prep Time

15min
Cook Time

50min
Total Time

1hr 5min
Serving Size

4-6

Category Title Pasta
Cuisine Type Italian
Level Simple

Recipe By: Delallo

Ingredients

1 (1 lb.) package DeLallo Spaghetti
2 loaves stale bread (at least 2 days old), cubed
2 cups milk
3 eggs
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup fresh Italian flat-leaf parsley, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1 cup DeLallo Grated Romano
2 pounds ground beef
2 pounds ground veal
2 pounds ground pork
1 (25.25-ounce) jar DeLallo Pomodoro Fresco Tomato Basil Sauce
Freshly grated parmesan cheese

Directions

Preheat oven to 350˚ F.
In a large bowl, combine cubed bread, milk and beaten eggs. Mix thoroughly until bread is fully absorbed with liquid. Add garlic, salt, pepper, parsley, basil and Romano.
Add beef, veal and pork. Mix until fully combined. Roll into balls and place on parchment paper. Bake for 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package. Drain and set aside
Heat Sauce in saucepan over medium heat until warm, approximately 10-12 minutes.
Drop meatballs into sauce and cook for 5-6 minutes.
Divide pasta onto 4 plates and ladle sauce and meatballs on top. Top with parmesan cheese and serve.