Jul 14 2026
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Meat Lover’s Treat Recipe

Inspired by The Old Spaghetti Factory
Time1h
Serves4

Sicilian Meatballs, Italian Sausage and Spaghetti with Rich Meat Sauce.

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Ingredients

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Meatballs

Sauce

Spaghetti

Italian Sausage

Method

Meatballs

  1. 1

    Prepare the Meatballs

    In a large bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix well until fully combined. Form into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.

Cook the Meatballs

  1. 2

    Brown the Meatballs

    In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook until browned on all sides. Remove and set aside.

Make the Sauce

  1. 3

    Prepare the Sauce

    In the same skillet, add chopped onion and cook until soft. Add minced garlic and sauté for another minute. Pour in crushed tomatoes, Italian seasoning, red wine, salt, and pepper. Stir well.

  2. 4

    Simmer the Sauce

    Return the meatballs to the skillet, cover, and let simmer on low heat for 20-30 minutes.

Cook the Spaghetti

  1. 5

    Boil the Spaghetti

    In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add salt and spaghetti. Cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

Cook the Italian Sausage

  1. 6

    Prepare the Sausage

    In another skillet, cook Italian sausage links over medium heat until browned and cooked through. Slice into pieces.

Combine and Serve

  1. 7

    Serve the Dish

    On a plate, serve spaghetti topped with meatballs and sauce. Garnish with sliced Italian sausage. Enjoy your Meat Lover’s Treat!

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