Frank Sinatra's Mom's Spaghetti And Meatballs
  1. For the meatballs: Mix all ingredients well, form into balls, brown in plenty of oil, and put aside until sauce is made.

  2. For the sauce: Chop the onion and garlic, and brown in the same oil used to brown the meatballs.

  3. Meanwhile, crush the tomatoes in their juice (if using whole) and combine with the purée before adding to the pan.

  4. Season with salt, pepper, thyme, and parsley.

  5. Add the meatballs back into the pot, cover, and cook for about 1 hour over a low flame.

  6. 15 minutes before serving, cook spaghetti in boiling water, salted to taste, according to package instructions.

  7. Spread a layer of sauce on a platter, then add spaghetti.

  8. Add a layer of cheese, another layer of sauce, and repeat.

  9. Serve piping hot.

Course🍽️Main Course

Diets🥩Carnivore...

Category🍝Pasta

Cuisine🇮🇹Italian

Occasions🍲Comfort Food👨‍👩‍👧‍👦Family Dinner

Season🔁Year-round

DifficultyMedium ⏰ 1h

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