Spaghetti with Sausage and Peppers

Italian Spaghetti and Meatballs

Favorite Baked Spaghetti

Spaghetti Meatball Supper

My Best Spaghetti & Meatballs

Spaghetti & Meatball Soup

Easy Spaghetti and Meatballs

Mom's Hearty Spaghetti

Spaghetti Pizza

Italian Spaghetti with Meatballs

Italian Meatballs

Spaghetti with Italian Meatballs

Italian Beef with Spaghetti

Meatballs with Spaghetti Sauce

Best Swedish Meatballs

Summertime Spaghetti with Grilled Meatballs

Spaghetti & Meatball Skillet Supper

Spaghetti Squash Meatball Casserole

Italian Meatballs and Sausages

Home Recipes Dishes & Beverages Meatballs

Best Spaghetti and Meatballs

Name: Best Spaghetti and Meatballs
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h 30 min
Yield: 16 servings.
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1-1/2 cups chopped onions; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 cans (12 ounces each) tomato paste; 3 cups water; 1 can (29 ounces) tomato sauce; 1/3 cup minced fresh parsley; 1 tablespoon dried basil; 2 teaspoons salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; MEATBALLS:; 4 large eggs, lightly beaten; 2 cups soft bread cubes (cut into 1/4-inch pieces); 1-1/2 cups 2% milk; 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 teaspoons salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 3 pounds ground beef; 2 tablespoons canola oil; 2 pounds spaghetti, cooked

41 reviews

Contest Winner

Test Kitchen Approved

Total Time

Prep: 30 min. Cook: 2 hours

Makes

16 servings

Updated: Nov. 17, 2023

One evening we had unexpected company. Since I had some of these meatballs left over in the freezer, I warmed them up as appetizers. Everyone raved! This classic recipe makes a big batch and is perfect for entertaining. —Mary Lou Koskella, Prescott, Arizona

Best Spaghetti and Meatballs Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1-1/2 cups chopped onions
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 cans (12 ounces each) tomato paste
3 cups water
1 can (29 ounces) tomato sauce
1/3 cup minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon dried basil
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
MEATBALLS:
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 cups soft bread cubes (cut into 1/4-inch pieces)
1-1/2 cups 2% milk
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 pounds ground beef
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 pounds spaghetti, cooked

Directions

In a Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onions; saute until softened. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in tomato paste; cook 3-5 minutes. Add next 6 ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, for 50 minutes.

Combine the first 7 meatball ingredients. Add beef; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 1-1/2-in. balls.
In a large skillet, heat canola oil over medium heat. Add meatballs; brown in batches until no longer pink. Drain. Add to sauce; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until flavors are blended, about 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Serve with hot cooked spaghetti.

Test Kitchen Tip

Instead of frying, you can bake the meatballs at 400° on a rack over a rimmed baking sheet until golden brown, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

1/2 cup sauce with 4 meatballs and 1-1/4 cups spaghetti: 519 calories, 18g fat (6g saturated fat), 106mg cholesterol, 1043mg sodium, 59g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 4g fiber), 30g protein.

Best Spaghetti and Meatballs

Ingredients

Directions

Nutrition Facts

More from Taste of Home