RO's Spaghetti and Meatballs Recipe
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RO's Spaghetti and Meatballs

By: raychel  
"This is home-cooked comfort food that bring back all the pleasant memories of your childhood."

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What to Drink?

Wine Sangiovese
Prep Time:
25 Min
Cook Time:
50 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 15 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • Tomato Sauce:
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 large onion, sliced
  • 2 (14 ounce) cans canned tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
  • Meatballs:
  • 8 ounces ground beef
  • 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 (12 ounce) package spaghetti
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • chopped fresh basil
  • grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. Combine 1/4 cup olive oil, garlic, onion, tomatoes, and 2 tablespoons chopped basil in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Season with salt and pepper. Reduce heat, and simmer gently for at least 40 minutes.
  2. While the sauce simmers, combine ground beef, graham cracker crumbs, eggs, 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, parsley, and 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large bowl. Mix well with clean hands, and shape into 20 walnut-size meatballs. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat; fry meatballs until browned and cooked though, about 10 minutes. Add the meatballs to the tomato sauce, and simmer gently while boiling the pasta.
  3. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil; stir in spaghetti. Cook the pasta until it has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain well. Carefully toss the spaghetti with the sauce and meatballs. Serve, sprinkling each plate with fresh basil and Parmesan cheese.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 551 | Total Fat: 25.4g | Cholesterol: 97mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 5, 2009 by laynabean 
This was the first time I have ever made meatballs. I was intrigued by the use of graham... MORE
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Reviewed on Aug. 13, 2009 by AbbyMP 
I used Cheese Itz instead of graham crackers cuz that's what I had and I found the consistency... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 1, 2009 by Ann 
We loved the meatballs... they had a nice taste, not to overwhelming. Will definately make... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 2, 2009 by shauna85 
My first thought was "hmmmmmmm...graham crackers...." ---- but the meatballs were good! Both... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 31, 2009 by Elly O 
Super tasty! Will definitely make these again. They seemed a bit mushy when making them but... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 9, 2009 by K. Ander 
Meatballs were edible, but definitely not my favorite. Liked the texture of them, but the... MORE

 
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