Classic Beef and Turkey Spaghetti Meatballs
This comforting Italian-American classic features tender meatballs made from a blend of ground beef and turkey, simmered in a robust, slow-cooked tomato sauce. By using a milk-soaked breadcrumb panade, the meatballs remain exceptionally juicy and light. Simmering them directly in the fragrant, garlic-infused sauce ensures every bite is packed with savory depth, making this an ideal restaurant-quality meal for a family dinner.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 75
- Total Time: 95
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Halal-friendly
Ingredients
2 (28 oz) cans whole tomatoes
1 lb ground beef (85/15 ratio)
0.5 lb ground turkey
1/3 cup Italian breadcrumbs
1/3 cup whole milk
3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
8 cloves garlic, minced
1 large egg
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1 cup yellow onion, finely chopped
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1 lb spaghetti pasta
Instructions
Heat olive oil and butter in a large Dutch oven over medium heat.
Sauté onions for five minutes until translucent then stir in half the minced garlic for thirty seconds.
Add tomatoes, Italian seasoning, oregano, sugar, and red pepper flakes; simmer covered with lid ajar for 30 minutes.
Prepare panade by mixing breadcrumbs and milk in a bowl until a paste forms.
In a separate large bowl, combine ground beef, ground turkey, egg, Parmesan, parsley, remaining garlic, spices, and the breadcrumb paste.
Mix gently until just combined and form into 18 uniform 1.5-inch meatballs.
Carefully drop raw meatballs into the simmering tomato sauce.
Simmer uncovered for 45 minutes or until meatballs are cooked through.
Boil spaghetti in salted water according to package directions.
Serve meatballs and sauce over a bed of warm spaghetti.
Notes
Always use freshly grated Parmesan cheese for the best melt and flavor. To ensure the meatballs stay tender, avoid overmixing the meat. The sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for up to three days or frozen for two months.
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