How To Make Spaghetti With Meatballs
Spaghetti With Meatballs Recipe. Pasta like Mamma used to make! Traditional Italian comfort food for a cosy evening in. Experience our Spaghetti With Meatballs recipe.
-
Step 1:
-
You will need
-
Step 2:
-
Soak the bread
-
Put the small saucepan over a low heat. Add the milk and then the bread. Turn the bread so that it absorbs all the milk. Then remove from the heat and mash it with a fork. Allow to cool.
-
Step 3:
-
Make the meatballs
-
Combine the meat, onion, parsley, egg, parmesan, garlic, half of the chilli, the bread mixture and salt and pepper in a large bowl. Gently mix with your hands, then shape into small balls 5cm in diameter. Put the meatballs onto a plate.
-
Step 4:
-
Brown the meatballs
-
Heat the oil in a frying pan over a medium heat and, when hot, add the meatballs. Brown the meatballs on all sides, for two to three minutes, turning carefully until they are brown.
-
Step 5:
-
Make the sauce
-
Remove any excess oil from the meatballs. Add the tomatoes, the remaining chilli and salt and pepper. Stir the meatballs carefully to coat with the tomatoes, and then simmer for 20 minutes.
-
Step 6:
-
Cook the spaghetti
-
While the meatballs are cooking, bring a large pan of salted water to the boil. Add the spaghetti and cook for about 8-10 minutes, or to taste.
-
When the spaghetti is cooked, drain through a colander.
-
Step 7:
-
Serve the Spaghetti with Meatballs
-
Place the drained spaghetti in individual serving bowls. Spoon over the meatballs and sauce. Sprinkle with freshly grated parmesan cheese and garnish with basil.