Nonna's Spaghetti and Meatballs PT240M https://img2.recipesrun.com/201907/2019/1106/1a/1/963073/300x200x90.jpg The meatballs and sauce are cooked in the slow cooker for this traditional Italian spaghetti and meatballs recipe. You could also serve the meatballs over creamy polenta or on a sandwich with melted provolone. 6 servings Ingredients: 1 tbsp. finely chopped fresh oregano 1 pound whole-wheat spaghetti 1 14-ounce can diced tomatoes 1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes 1 cup dry red wine ¼ tsp. crushed red pepper 2 tsp. Italian seasoning 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 cup finely chopped onion 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 8 oz. ground veal 8 oz. ground pork or Italian pork sausage 8 oz. lean (90% or leaner) ground beef ½ tsp. freshly ground pepper 1 tsp. salt 3 cloves garlic, minced ¼ cup minced fresh parsley ½ cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, plus more for serving ½ cup finely chopped onion ½ cup dry whole-wheat breadcrumbs 2 large eggs

Nonna's Spaghetti and Meatballs

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( By Ellie )

The meatballs and sauce are cooked in the slow cooker for this traditional Italian spaghetti and meatballs recipe. You could also serve the meatballs over creamy polenta or on a sandwich with melted provolone.

01 Information

Grade easy
Serving 6 servings
Calorie 447 Kcal
Prep Time 60 Mins
Cook Time 180 Mins
Total Time 240 Mins

02 Ingredients

Sauce & Spaghetti
- 1 tbsp. finely chopped fresh oregano
- 1 pound whole-wheat spaghetti
- 1 14-ounce can diced tomatoes
- 1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup dry red wine
- ¼ tsp. crushed red pepper
- 2 tsp. Italian seasoning
- 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 cup finely chopped onion
- 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- 8 oz. ground veal
- 8 oz. ground pork or Italian pork sausage
- 8 oz. lean (90% or leaner) ground beef
- ½ tsp. freshly ground pepper
- 1 tsp. salt
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup minced fresh parsley
- ½ cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, plus more for serving
- ½ cup finely chopped onion
- ½ cup dry whole-wheat breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs

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03 Method

Step 1

To prepare meatballs: Lightly beat eggs in a large bowl. Stir in breadcrumbs, ½ cup onion, cheese, parsley, garlic, salt and pepper. Add beef, pork (or sausage) and veal; gently mix until combined (do not overmix). Using ¼ cup for each, make 16 meatballs and place in a 6-quart slow cooker.
Step 2

To prepare sauce and spaghetti: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 cup onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until beginning to brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Add garlic, Italian seasoning and crushed red pepper; cook, stirring, for 30 seconds. Add wine and boil for 1 minute. Add crushed and diced tomatoes and bring to a simmer. Pour the sauce over the meatballs.
Step 3

Put the lid on the slow cooker and cook on High for 4 hours or Low for 8 hours.
Step 4

30 minutes before you're ready to eat, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti until just tender, 8 to 10 minutes or according to package directions.
Step 5

Spoon any fat off the sauce; add oregano. Serve the meatballs and sauce over the spaghetti with extra Parmesan, if desired.

04 Author

Ellie

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Nonna's Spaghetti and Meatballs

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