Brad's spaghetti and meatballs This one is a store cupboard saviour. For the meatballs, mix together the beef, garlic and herbs along with a decent pinch of salt and pepper. Spaghetti and Meatballs is a favorite in our household.

Ingredients of Brad's spaghetti and meatballs

  1. It's of For the sauce.
  2. Prepare 1 of LG can tomato sauce.
  3. You need 1 of LG can crushed tomatoes.
  4. Prepare 1 of small can tomato paste.
  5. Prepare 2 of LG tomatoes.
  6. Prepare 2 tbs of granulated beef bouillon.
  7. Prepare 1 tbs of each garlic powder, ground mustard, white pepper.
  8. You need 1 tbs of Chile powder.
  9. Prepare 1 tsp of each, red pepper flakes, rosemary, thyme, oregano.
  10. Prepare 1/2 tsp of celery seed.
  11. You need 2 tbs of white sugar.
  12. Prepare 1/2 cup of fresh chopped parsley.
  13. You need 1/4 cup of fresh chopped basil.
  14. It's 1 cup of each, water, and dark red wine.
  15. It's 2 tbs of cider vinegar.
  16. It's of For the meatballs.
  17. Prepare 2 lbs of lean ground beef.
  18. You need 1 tbs of garlic powder, rubbed sage and dry mustard.
  19. You need 1/2 cup of chopped fresh parsley.
  20. You need 1/2 tbs of red Chile flakes, dry basil.
  21. You need 1 cup of Italian bread crumbs.
  22. You need 2 of eggs.
  23. It's 1 1/2 tbs of kosher salt.
  24. You need 1/2 cup of shredded parmesan cheese.
  25. You need of Garnishes and other ingredients.
  26. It's 1 box of spaghetti noodles.
  27. You need of Shredded parmesan cheese.
  28. Prepare of Fresh basil.
  29. You need of Chopped green onions.

Brad's spaghetti and meatballs step by step

  1. Add all sauce ingredients to a large sauce pan. Bring to a low simmer covered. Simmer for a couple hours covered. Stir often..
  2. Add all meatball ingredients, except parmesan, to a large mixing bowl. Mix well. Cover and chill in the fridge 1-2 hrs..
  3. After sauce simmers a couple hours, take lid off and let sauce reduce 30-45 minutes. Adjust seasoning to taste. Stir often..
  4. Meanwhile, add parmesan to the meat and mix well again. Heat a large fry pan. Keep meat cold while forming large meatballs. In batches, brown meatballs on all sides, put in a large baking dish when done..
  5. At the same time, bring 6 qts water, 1tbs oil, 1 tbs kosher salt to a boil. Add noodles. Cook to AL dente. About 10-11 minutes..
  6. Spoon a little sauce over meatballs. Put in a preheated oven at 425 for 5 minutes..
  7. Drain noodles well, but do not rinse. Place back in pot they were boiled in, mix in 1 cup sauce. Stir well to coat noodles..
  8. Plate noodles. Add more sauce over the top. Place meatballs on top. Garnish with cheese, chopped green onion, and fresh basil. Serve immediately. Enjoy..

Drain, the transfer the spaghetti to a large serving platter. Top with the meatballs and marinara sauce and garnish with parsley and grated parmesan cheese. Spaghetti and Meatballs will make anyone smile. Actually the EASIEST spaghetti and meatballs is Franco American!! haha! The hubby loves spaghetti and meatballs so I made this for him tonight.

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