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Classic Spaghetti & Meatballs

March 28, 2017 by Angela LeMoine 18 Comments

If there is one meal that everyone should learn to make it is definitely the Classic Spaghetti & Meatballs. This classic Italian Sunday dinner is perfection. Serve along with my cheesy garlic bread and a simple salad and the whole family will have full bellies and full hearts.

If there is one meal that everyone should learn to make it is definitely the Classic Spaghetti & Meatballs. This classic Italian Sunday dinner is perfection. Serve along with my cheesy garlic bread and a simple salad and the whole family will have full bellies and full hearts.
 I’ve had this blog going since 2012 and somehow I haven’t shared this Italian classic?!? How is that possible?! Well good thing I am sharing my Classic Spaghetti & Meatballs today with you! This meal makes frequent appearances in my house and is really one of my all time favorite meals. I don’t know about you but we grew up eating this just about every Sunday and I am thrilled to keep that tradition going with my family.  

If there is one meal that everyone should learn to make it is definitely the Classic Spaghetti & Meatballs. This classic Italian Sunday dinner is perfection. Serve along with my cheesy garlic bread and a simple salad and the whole family will have full bellies and full hearts.

I have so many “in the kitchen” memories from when I was a kid. I LOVED helping out when it came to assembling an antipasto platter, rolling out meatballs and baking cookies with my grandparents. Every Sunday my mom had the big pot of sauce going and me and my brothers would sneak some bread and dunk right in. The real treat was getting a sore dinner meatball to snack on.

This meal is such comfort food for me and I love making it for my husband and kiddos. The sauce is really basic and simple with great fresh flavors from the San Marzano tomatoes. When I make meatballs I prefer baking them in the oven for a bit first {yes they are AMAZING pan fried but it takes so long and makes a mess} then I finish them simmering in the sauce. The meatballs are tender but not falling apart. These are delicious!! NOTE: This meatball recipe makes about 24 meatballs…. I like having leftovers for a couple days but if you want you can freeze some of halve the recipe.

If there is one meal that everyone should learn to make it is definitely the Classic Spaghetti & Meatballs. This classic Italian Sunday dinner is perfection. Serve along with my cheesy garlic bread and a simple salad and the whole family will have full bellies and full hearts.

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Classic Spaghetti & Meatballs
Author: Angela LeMoine
 
Ingredients
  • For the meatballs:
  • 2 lbs ground beef
  • 4 large eggs
  • ½ cup grated pecorino cheese
  • 2 cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • a good palmful of freshly chopped parsley
  • salt & pepper
  • For the sauce:
  • 3 cans whole peeled San Marzano tomatoes, pureed in a food processor
  • 6 large cloves of garlic, smashed
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • handful of fresh basil leaves, torn (we keep it rustic)
  • 1 T of dried oregano
  • salt & pepper
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 1 lb spaghetti
Instructions
  1. Lets start with my basic tomato sauce. Heat a large pot {you'll want plenty of extra room to add the meatballs in later on} over medium low heat with the ¼ cup of olive oil.
  2. Add in the garlic and onions and cook for a few minutes until softened. Add in some salt, pepper and the oregano. Cook for another minute to bring out the flavor of the oregano.
  3. Add in the pureed tomatoes and fresh basil. Simmer.
  4. Preheat your oven to 425 degrees.
  5. For the meatballs, grab a large bowl and add in the ground beef, eggs, bread crumbs, pecorino, garlic powder, parsley, salt and pepper. Mix by hand until evenly combined.
  6. Using an ice cream scoop, form even meatballs then roll them my hand to make them more uniform. Place onto a lined baking sheet and bake for 14 minutes.
  7. Add the meatballs to the sauce pot carefully and simmer for an hour.
  8. Cook the spaghetti to al dente according to the package directions. I like to cook it a couple minutes shy of al dente, {*Reserve 1 cup of the pasta cooking water- I like to have it just in case I want to thin out the sauce a little bit at the end} drain the water from the pot then add enough sauce to coat the pasta and allow to finish the cooking in the sauce.
  9. Serve the spaghetti and meatballs in a large family sized bowl. Garnish with fresh parsley and grated cheese if you'd like.
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If there is one meal that everyone should learn to make it is definitely the Classic Spaghetti & Meatballs. This classic Italian Sunday dinner is perfection. Serve along with my cheesy garlic bread and a simple salad and the whole family will have full bellies and full hearts.

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  1. Happy Valley Chow

    March 28, 2017 at 1:27 pm

    A classic for sure and one of my favorites. Love this recipe 🙂

    Reply
    • Angela LeMoine

      March 28, 2017 at 1:28 pm

      Thank you! So appreciate that!

      Reply
  2. Michelle

    March 29, 2017 at 10:43 pm

    Who doesn’t love spaghetti and meatballs?! It’s a staple here come cross country season!

    Reply
  3. lisasdinnertimedish

    March 30, 2017 at 4:56 pm

    I love spaghetti and meatballs and your recipe sounds fantastic! It’s comfort food at it’s finest!

    Reply
  4. The Foodie Affair

    March 30, 2017 at 9:52 pm

    I would love to be at your dinner table when you serve this classic meal. Your spaghetti and meatballs look delicious. Trying your recipe! Great idea to simmer the meatballs in the sauce!

    Reply
  5. debi

    March 31, 2017 at 3:34 pm

    I’ve been pretty lazy about making my own sauce for spaghetti lately. Sigh, I admit to just using “the jar”. Maybe that’s why spag hasn’t excited me lately. But yours, yours looks amazing! I wish I had this tonight!

    Reply
  6. Ashlyn @ Belle of the Kitchen

    April 1, 2017 at 12:47 am

    Spaghetti is my son’s favorite dinner and he asks me to make it all the time. I will have to try your version with those yummy meatballs; I know he will LOVE it!

    Reply
  7. Debra C.

    April 1, 2017 at 11:06 am

    Always a family favorite – those meatballs look so good. Everyone would gather for this meal!

    Reply
  8. A Kitchen Hoor

    April 1, 2017 at 3:44 pm

    Oh my word. LOVE me some skeds and meatballs. They look AMAZING!

    Reply
    • Angela LeMoine

      April 20, 2017 at 11:05 am

      Thank you!!! Its a great family pleasing meal!

      Reply
  9. Julie is Hostess At Heart

    April 1, 2017 at 4:55 pm

    This is a dish that I could eat all the time! It’s my favorite comfort food!

    Reply
  10. Jennifer A Stewart

    April 2, 2017 at 8:48 pm

    I always loved the smell of my mom’s sauce simmering on the stove. I too snuck in the kitchen and dipped my bread or just a spoon in the pot to taste it. I couldn’t wait to get my bowl of pasta topped with sauce! I can’t wait to try this recipe!!

    Reply
    • Angela LeMoine

      April 20, 2017 at 11:06 am

      Wasn’t that pre meal dunk just the best! Fond memories for sure!

      Reply
  11. michaela403

    April 2, 2017 at 11:25 pm

    I LOVE your recipes — this one is getting made NEXT!!

    Reply
  12. nancy@skinnykitchen.com

    September 3, 2017 at 9:09 am

    The perfect Sunday dinner Angela. Delicious!

    Reply
    • Angela LeMoine

      September 6, 2017 at 10:42 am

      Thank you… its a frequent one around here and I never get tired of it… such comfort food!

      Reply
  13. Jim

    June 3, 2021 at 6:22 pm

    I’ve made this 3x now and it is absolutely the best sauce and meatball recipe. My family loves it. So simple but flavorful. Thank you.

    Reply
    • Angela LeMoine

      June 3, 2021 at 8:29 pm

      Thank YOU! So happy to hear that you and your family enjoy this one as much as my family does! Cheers!

      Reply

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