Spaghetti Magnifico Recipe
Spaghetti with our classic red sauce smothered with sautéed peppers, onions and mushrooms. Served with two meatballs.
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Classic Red Sauce
Vegetables
Meatballs
Method
Cooking Pasta
- 1
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil.
- 2
Cook Spaghetti
Add spaghetti to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually 8-10 minutes.
- 3
Drain Pasta
Once cooked, drain spaghetti and set aside.
Making Classic Red Sauce
- 4
- 5
Add Tomatoes and Spices
Stir in canned crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, black pepper, and sugar. Bring to a simmer.
- 6
Simmer Sauce
Let the sauce simmer for about 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Cooking Vegetables
- 7
Making Meatballs
- 8
Mix Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine ground beef (or turkey), breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, egg, Italian seasoning, and salt. Mix until just combined.
- 9
Form Meatballs
Shape the mixture into meatballs, about 1.5 inches in diameter.
- 10
Cook Meatballs
In a skillet, brown the meatballs over medium-high heat for about 5-7 minutes, turning to brown all sides. Then, reduce heat and let them cook through for another 10 minutes.
Combining Everything
- 11
Combine Pasta and Sauce
In a large serving dish, toss the cooked spaghetti with the classic red sauce until well coated.
- 12
Add Vegetables and Meatballs
Top the spaghetti with sautéed vegetables and place the meatballs on top.
- 13
Serve
Garnish with extra Parmesan cheese if desired and serve hot.
