Spaghetti and Meatballs: A Classic Italian Dish
Spaghetti and meatballs is a classic Italian-American dish that is enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a simple dish to make, but it is packed with flavor.
The key to a great spaghetti and meatballs dish is the meatballs. The meatballs should be made with a mixture of ground beef, pork, and veal. They should be seasoned with garlic, onion, parsley, and oregano. The meatballs should be cooked in a tomato sauce made with tomatoes, onion, garlic, and basil.
Once the meatballs are cooked, they are added to a pot of cooked spaghetti. The spaghetti and meatballs are then served with a sprinkling of Parmesan cheese.
Spaghetti and meatballs is a versatile dish that can be served as a main course or a side dish. It can also be served with a variety of side dishes, such as garlic bread, salad, or roasted vegetables.
Ingredients:
* 1 pound spaghetti
* 1 pound ground beef
* 1 pound ground pork
* 1 pound ground veal
* 1 onion, chopped
* 2 cloves garlic, minced
* 1/2 cup parsley, chopped
* 1/2 cup oregano, chopped
* 1 teaspoon salt
* 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
* 1 (28-ounce) can of tomatoes
* 1 (15-ounce) can of tomato sauce
* 1/2 cup onion, chopped
* 2 cloves garlic, minced
* 1/4 cup basil, chopped
* 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, ground veal, onion, garlic, parsley, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
3. Shape the meat mixture into meatballs. Place the meatballs on a baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes, or until cooked through.
4. While the meatballs are baking, cook the spaghetti according to package directions.
5. In a large saucepan, combine the tomatoes, tomato sauce, onion, garlic, and basil. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
6. Add the cooked meatballs to the sauce. Simmer for 5 minutes, or until heated through.
7. Serve the spaghetti and meatballs with a sprinkling of Parmesan cheese.