Hearty Homemade Meatball Spaghetti
Hearty Homemade Meatball Spaghetti
Revitalize Leftover Meatballs! Easy & Delicious Meatball Tomato Spaghetti Recipe
Transform your leftover meatballs into a rich and satisfying meatball tomato spaghetti! This recipe is incredibly easy to make and delivers a restaurant-quality taste right in your own kitchen. The savory Bolognese sauce combined with tender meatballs creates a flavor explosion that’s perfect for any meal. We’ll guide you step-by-step, making it perfect for beginners.
Ingredients (Serves 1-2)- 150g Spaghetti
- 30g Garlic (minced or thinly sliced)
- 215g Jarred Bolognese Sauce (or Tomato Pasta Sauce)
- 5 Dried Peperoncino (adjust to taste)
- A splash of Chicken Stock (optional, for extra flavor)
- Pinch of Black Pepper
- Pinch of Salt
- Grated Parmesan Cheese (for garnish)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Bring a generous pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook for about 8 minutes, or 1 minute less than the package directions. Reserve about 1 cup of the pasta water before draining. Drain the pasta well.
Step 2
While the pasta is cooking, thinly slice the fresh garlic. If you prefer a stronger garlic flavor, you can use minced garlic instead.
Step 3
Heat a generous amount of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add the meatballs and cook slowly, turning occasionally, until they are golden brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Be careful not to burn the meatballs. Once cooked, set the meatballs aside on a plate.
Step 4
In the same skillet used for the meatballs, add the sliced garlic and crushed dried peperoncino. Cook over low heat, stirring frequently, until the garlic is fragrant and lightly golden, infusing the oil with flavor. The peperoncino adds a gentle heat; feel free to adjust the amount or omit it if you prefer less spice.
Step 5
Once the garlic is aromatic, pour in the jarred Bolognese sauce (or tomato pasta sauce) and the optional splash of chicken stock. Stir well and bring the sauce to a gentle simmer.
Step 6
When the sauce is simmering, add the drained spaghetti directly to the skillet. Toss to coat the pasta with the sauce.
Step 7
Increase the heat to medium and continue to toss the pasta and sauce together for 1-2 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld. Add a little of the reserved pasta water, a tablespoon at a time, to achieve a smooth, luscious sauce consistency. Season with a pinch of black pepper.
Step 8
Serve the meatball spaghetti onto plates. Arrange the cooked meatballs on top of the pasta. Finish with a generous sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese. Enjoy your delicious homemade meatball spaghetti immediately!
