Columbus Day Special: Spaghetti and Meatballs Recipe

Ingredients

• 500g (1 lb) spaghetti
• 500g (1 lb) ground beef (or a mixture of ground beef, pork and/or veal)
• 75g (2 oz) freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 large slice of stale Italian bread, crust removed and soaked in milk, crumbled
• 1-2 cloves of garlic, finely minced
• 1 clove of garlic, finely chopped
• 1 large can of peeled tomatoes, run through a food mill, or a large jar of passata di pomodoro
• 500g (1 lb) spaghetti
• For the meatballs:
• 500g (1 lb) ground beef (or a mixture of ground beef, pork and/or veal)
• 75g (2 oz) freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 large slice of stale Italian bread, crust removed and soaked in milk, crumbled
• 1-2 cloves of garlic, finely minced
• A few sprigs of parsley, finely minced
• Salt and pepper
• Olive oil or lard for frying
• For the tomato sauce:
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1 clove of garlic, finely chopped
• 1 large can of peeled tomatoes, run through a food mill, or a large jar of passata di pomodoro
• Salt and pepper
• A tiny pinch of oregano (optional)
• For topping:
• Freshly grated Parmesan or pecorino romano cheese
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