Spaghetti and Meatballs with Mutti
As most of you already know, I am super picky when it comes to ingredients. That's why I work with Mutti, the best tomatoes in the world. Besides perfection in a can, I know exactly where these tomatoes come from. I drive past the tomato fields regularly outside Modena, not far from Parma.Last Sunday while still in quarantine, I made my husband's favorite meal: spaghetti and meatballs. It's the perfect Sunday supper. Mutti is available at World Market, and are the perfect pantry addition. They are truly the most delicious tomatoes in a can you'll find anywhere. So delicious you can eat them right out of the can; they taste so fresh. Trust me, try them from the can and let me know if you do! Here's my recipe for spaghetti and meatballs. Let me know what you think! If you have not yet tried Mutti, I highly suggest you do.
Spaghetti and Meatballs
Serves 4-6
For the sauce, you will need:
- 1 small onion chopped
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 14 oz can Mutti chopped tomatoes
- 1 28 oz, can Mutti chopped tomatoes
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 3 tablespoons dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
To prepare:
In a saucepan, add oil and onions cook until onions are translucent. Add tomatoes and garlic oregano, salt and stir. Simmer on low for at least 3 hours.* Note you will be adding the meatballs into the sauce.For the meatballs, you will need:- 1½ pound ground beef- 3 garlic cloves, minced- ¼ red onion, diced fine- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese- 3 tablespoons bread crumbs- 1 egg- ½ teaspoon salt- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary- 1 cup olive oil for frying* One box of spaghettiTo prepare meatballs:In a large bowl combine, beef, 3 cloves of garlic, onion, Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, egg, and 1 teaspoon salt and rosemary. Mix ingredients by hand until completely combined. Form 2-3" balls place on a cookie sheet and into the freezer for 1 hour. While meatballs are in the freezer put together the tomato sauce. Pull the meatballs out of the freezer Fry the meatballs. Place oil into a large frying pan, heat over medium heat, place meatballs into the hot oil, make sure to fry in batches, and they will need room to roll and fry evenly. Fry until golden, remove with a slotted spoon, drain on paper towel. Add the meatballs to the sauce, simmer for at least 3 hours. Serve with spaghetti, follow cooking instructions on the pasta box. Serve in bowls with grated Parmesan cheese.To redeem a coupon from Mutti please click here!xx AnnetteThanks to Mutti for sponsoring this post!