Spaghetti con Polpette o Salsiccia recipe served on a plate, by Pekin the Chef
Jul 14 2026
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Spaghetti Con Polpette O Salsiccia Recipe

Inspired by Villaggio Ristorante
Time50m
Serves4

Homemade meatballs or Italian sausages served with spaghetti, topped with marinara sauce and parmesan cheese.

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Ingredients

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Meatballs and Sauce

Method

Preparation

1

Make the Meatballs

In a large bowl, combine ground beef, Italian sausage, bread crumbs, grated parmesan cheese, parsley, egg, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.

2

Shape the Meatballs

Form the mixture into meatballs about 1 inch in diameter.

3

Cook the Meatballs

In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook until browned on all sides, about 10 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.

4

Prepare the Sauce

In the same skillet, add marinara sauce and bring to a simmer. Return the meatballs to the skillet, cover, and let simmer for 20 minutes.

5

Cook the Spaghetti

While the meatballs are simmering, cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

6

Serve

Serve the spaghetti topped with meatballs, marinara sauce, and extra parmesan cheese if desired.