Nancys Spaghetti And Meatballs Recipes

NANNY'S SPAGHETTI SAUCE AND MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Make the sauce
• Put olive oil in pan, chop or crush cloves of garlic in oil, heat slowly, do not let burn or turn brown.
• Add tomatoes (I crush with my hand while adding them) garlic salt, paste, parsley, oregano, pepper & Romano cheese and bring to a simmer and let simmer for at least 1 1/2 hrs. (6 qt. pan works.)
• Make the Meatballs
• Put meat & pork in large bowl. Add pepper, salt, parsley, & cheese.
• Mix thoroughly. Add eggs & bread crumbs, mix until well blended. Oil hands and make into balls, whatever size you like, and don't squish them to death, just medium to lightly form into balls.
• Put oil in the frying pan & brown slowly (don't let them get crusty). Then drain them and put in the Spaghetti Sauce, and continue cooking them in the sauce.
• We like Italian sausages too, and cook them the same way & add to sauce.
• This makes about 24 large, 36 medium or 48 small.
• Serve with pasta of your choice, and crusty Italian Bread or Rolls, we like Garlic Bread.

SPAGHETTI AND LAMB MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil for the spaghetti.
• For the meatballs: In a large bowl, add the lamb, pork, Parmesan, parsley, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic and some salt and pepper. Mix until combined; be sure not to overmix, so the meatballs stay tender. Form into 24 golfball-size balls; place on a large plate, and chill in refrigerator for at least 15 minutes to firm up, so the meatballs don't fall apart when seared.
• For the sauce: Heat a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add olive oil to coat the pan, then add the meatballs. Cook, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides, about 10 minutes. Transfer the seared meatballs to a plate. To the same pan, add the garlic and onion; saute until the garlic just begins to brown at the edges. Add the pureed tomatoes, oregano, some salt and pepper, and the meatballs. Reduce the heat to low and simmer until the meatballs are fully cooked, 30 minutes.
• Add the spaghetti to the pot of boiling water, and cook according to package directions. Strain into a colander, then add the cooked pasta to tomato sauce, tossing everything together to coat the noodles. Garnish with freshly grated Parmesan, and serve.

JENN'S OUT OF THIS WORLD SPAGHETTI AND MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat, and cook the onion until lightly brown. Mix in 2 cloves garlic, and cook 1 minute. Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, water, sugar, 1/2 the oregano, and bay leaf. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer while preparing meatballs.
• In a bowl, mix the ground round, bread crumbs, remaining oregano, remaining garlic, parsley, eggs, and cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Roll into 1 inch balls, and drop into the sauce. Cook 40 minutes in the sauce, or until internal temperature of meatballs reaches a minimum of 160 degrees F (72 degrees C).
• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil, and stir in the spaghetti. Cook 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente, and drain. Serve the meatballs and sauce over the cooked spaghetti.

SPAGHETTI WITH TURKEY MEATBALLS (FROM NANCY LONDON - REAL SIMPLE MAG READER)

Steps:

• 1. Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a Dutch oven or large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and half the garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Add the tomato puree and paste, sugar, half the parmesan, 1 tablespoon of the oregano, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1½ cups water. Simmer, partially covered, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes.
• 2. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, lightly beat the egg. Add the turkey, crackers, the remaining parmesan, garlic, and oregano, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Shape the mixture into 12 meatballs (about 1½ inches each).
• 3. Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the meatballs, turning occasionally, until browned, 6 to 8 minutes. Add to the sauce and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens, 25 to 30 minutes.
• 4. Cook the spaghetti according to the package directions. Serve with the meatballs and sauce. Sprinkle with parmesan and oregano before serving.

MEGAN'S AMAZING SPAGHETTI AND MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion and garlic until onion is tender and translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, red wine, Italian seasoning, sugar, garlic powder, and garlic salt. Season with salt and black pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and continue simmering while preparing meatballs.
• Mix ground beef, egg, bread crumbs, mozzarella cheese, and parsley in a large bowl. Roll walnut-size meatballs and place in the simmering sauce, making sure sauce covers entire meatball. Increase heat to medium and simmering until meatballs are no longer pink in the center, about 40 minutes, turning meatballs once about halfway through.
• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain.
• Serve meatballs and sauce over spaghetti with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.

FRANK SINATRA'S MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Mix the eggs and water together.
• Add in the salt, pepper, garlic and bread crumbs into egg mixture and let sit for 5 minutes.
• Add the last 3 ingredients, and mix well.
• Shape into balls, and then brown on all sides in olive oil over medium heat.