Jul 14 2026
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Spaghetti Recipe

Inspired by Licari's Sicilian Pizza Kitchen-No.1
Time45m
Serves4

A tradition of Sicily. Choose between fresh tomato sauce | meatballs | meat sauce.

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Ingredients

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Spaghetti

Fresh Tomato Sauce

Meatballs

Meat Sauce

Method

Cooking Spaghetti

  1. 1

    Step 1

    Bring a large pot of water to a boil.

  2. 2

    Step 2

    Add 1 tablespoon of salt to the boiling water.

  3. 3

    Step 3

    Add the spaghetti to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions, usually around 8-10 minutes until al dente.

  4. 4

    Step 4

    Once cooked, drain the spaghetti and set aside.

Making Fresh Tomato Sauce

  1. 5

    Step 1

    Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat.

  2. 6

    Step 2

    Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.

  3. 7

    Step 3

    Chop the fresh tomatoes and add them to the pan. Cook for about 10-15 minutes until the tomatoes break down.

  4. 8

    Step 4

    Tear basil leaves and add to the sauce, season with salt to taste.

Preparing Meatballs

  1. 9

    Step 1

    In a bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, grated Parmesan, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix well.

  2. 10

    Step 2

    Shape the mixture into small balls, about the size of a golf ball.

  3. 11

    Step 3

    Heat olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook until browned on all sides, about 10-12 minutes.

Making Meat Sauce

  1. 12

    Step 1

    Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat.

  2. 13

    Step 2

    Chop onion and garlic, then add them to the pan and sauté until soft, about 3-4 minutes.

  3. 14

    Step 3

    Add ground beef and cook until browned, about 8-10 minutes.

  4. 15

    Step 4

    Add canned tomatoes, chopped basil, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 20 minutes.

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