Meatballs and Spaghetti

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Preparation info
  • Serves

    4-6

    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
The Tinned Tomatoes Cookbook: 100 everyday recipes using the most versatile ingredient in your kitchen

By Samuel Goldsmith

Published 2024

  • About

If I ever go to New York City, this is exactly what I hope to eat: the classic Italian-American dish of meatballs and spaghetti all doused in tomato sauce. Combining cumin and tomatoes is a revelation; they pair so well here.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 16-20 good-quality meatballs (store-bought or

Method

To make your own meatballs, fry 1 very finely chopped onion (it’s important to chop it super fine to ensure the meatballs don’t break up) in 1 teaspoon oil until the onion is softened and beginning to brown. Allow to cool for 10-15 minutes. Combine the onion with 800g (1lb 12oz) minced (ground) beef, 50g (1¾ oz) panko or fresh breadcrumbs, 1 egg, 1 tablespoon dried mixed herbs, 1 crushed or fin