Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsFirst and Last Tavern HartfordSpaghetti With Meatball & Sausage Recipe

Spaghetti With Meatball & Sausage Recipe

Time1h
Serves6

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Ingredients

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Pasta

Meatballs

Sausage

Method

Cooking the Pasta

  1. 1

    Boil Water

    In a large pot, bring 4-5 quarts of water to a rolling boil. Add 1 tablespoon of salt.

  2. 2

    Cook Spaghetti

    Add 12 oz of spaghetti to the boiling water. Cook according to the package instructions until al dente, usually around 8-10 minutes. Drain and set aside.

Preparing the Meatballs

  1. 3

    Mix Ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 lb of ground beef, 1 cup of breadcrumbs, 1 large egg, 0.5 cup of grated Parmesan cheese, 2 tsp of minced garlic, 0.5 tsp of salt, 0.5 tsp of black pepper, 1 tsp of dried oregano, and 1 tsp of dried basil.

  2. 4

    Form Meatballs

    Shape the mixture into meatballs, about 1.5 inches in diameter. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

  3. 5

    Bake Meatballs

    Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Bake the meatballs for 20-25 minutes, or until browned and cooked through.

Cooking the Sausage

  1. 6

    Cook Sausage

    In a skillet over medium heat, cook 1 lb of Italian sausage until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Remove from heat and slice into bite-sized pieces.

Making the Sauce

  1. 7

    Sauté Onions and Garlic

    In a large saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add 1 chopped medium onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add 3 tsp of minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.

  2. 8

    Add Tomatoes and Seasonings

    Stir in 28 oz of canned crushed tomatoes, 1 tsp of salt, 0.5 tsp of black pepper, 1 tsp of dried oregano, 1 tsp of dried basil, and 1 tsp of sugar. Bring to a simmer and let cook for 15 minutes.

  3. 9

    Combine Meatballs and Sausage

    Add the cooked meatballs and sliced sausage to the sauce. Simmer for an additional 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

Serving

  1. 10

    Mix and Serve

    Toss the cooked spaghetti with the sauce, meatballs, and sausage. Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil leaves and grated Parmesan cheese.

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