spaghetti and meatballs
(3 ratings)
Lou Di Palo shared his grandmother's recipe for the meatballs that he sells at his family's store, Di Palo's Fine Foods, in New York City
(3 ratings)
yield
8 serving(s)
prep time
10 Min
cook time
55 Min
method
Saute
Ingredients For spaghetti and meatballs
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1/4 colive oil
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5 clovegarlic, finely chopped
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1 Tbspdried parsley
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1 Tbspdried basil
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2 can28 oz whole peeled tomatoes in juice, crushed
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kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
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1/4 csugar
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10 ozground pork
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5 ozground beef chuck
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5 ozground veal
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1/3 cshredded provolone
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1/3 cwhole milk ricotta
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1/4 cfinely grated parmesan
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1/4 cfinely grated pecorino, plus more for servinc
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3/4 cbreadcrumbs
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3eggs, lightly beaten
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1 lbspaghetti, cooked
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2 Tbspfinely chopped fresh parsley, for serving
How To Make spaghetti and meatballs
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1Heat 2 tbsp. oil and 3 cloves garlic in a 6-qt. saucepan over medium heat; cook until lightly browned, about 3 minutes
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2Add dried parsley, basil, tomatoes, salt, and pepper; cook for 60 minutes. Add sugar; cook until reduced and thick, about 20 minutes
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3Mix remaining garlic, pork, chuck, veal, provolone, ricotta, parmesan, pecorino, breadcrumbs, eggs, salt, and pepper in a bowl; form into eight 2 ½″ meatballs, about 6 oz. each.
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4Heat remaining oil in a 12″ skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches, add meatballs; cook, turning, until browned, about 10 minutes.
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5Transfer to sauce; cook until cooked through, about 30 minutes.
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6Serve meatballs and sauce over spaghetti; sprinkle with parsley.
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