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Simple Italian Spaghetti with Meatballs
A classic Italian comfort dish featuring homemade meatballs served over spaghetti with tomato-based sauce. This beginner-friendly recipe comes together in just 30 minutes and requires only basic cooking skills and common kitchen tools.
25 min
Easy
4 servings
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Taste Profile
Sweet3/10
Salty6/10
Sour3/10
Umami8/10
Spicy1/10
🥄 Texture
The spaghetti is likely tender with a slight chew if cooked to package directions while the meatballs are browned outside and moist and meaty inside. The sauce is slightly thickened and coats the pasta and meatballs, giving a cohesive, hearty mouthfeel.
👃 Aroma
Pronounced savory/meaty notes from browned meatballs and beef stock with a concentrated tomato paste top note. Subtle olive oil richness and lightly caramelized meat aromas round out the scent, with minimal herb or spice presence.
🍷 Pairs Well With
A medium-bodied Italian red such as Sangiovese or Chianti; for a non-alcoholic option, sparkling water with a lemon wedge.
🥗 Side Dishes
Garlic bread or focaccia, a crisp green salad with vinaigrette, and/or roasted vegetables such as zucchini or bell peppers.
Ingredients(6 items)
- 11 pound meatballs (store-bought or homemade)
- 21 pound spaghetti
- 33 tablespoons tomato paste
- 42 cups beef stock
- 52 tablespoons olive oil
- 6Salt and pepper to taste
Nutrition Information(per serving)
520
Calories
32g
Protein
58g
Carbs
18g
Fat
Instructions
- 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Add spaghetti and cook according to package directions (usually 8-10 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- 2
While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add meatballs and cook for 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides.
- 3
Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Pour in beef stock and stir well to combine.
- 4
Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 8-10 minutes until sauce thickens slightly and meatballs are cooked through.
- 5
Divide cooked spaghetti among serving bowls, top with meatballs and sauce, season with salt and pepper, and serve immediately.
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