Spaghetti & Meatballs
Frozen prepared meatballs eliminate the long preparation from old-fashioned spaghetti and meatball recipes, and nowadays there are many meatball varieties to choose from.
Prep Time:
Cooking Time: 45 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3/4 cup frozen chopped onion
- 2 teaspoons refrigerated minced garlic
- 2 (14 1/2-ounce) cans diced tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon red wine or 1 teaspoon beef bouillon granules
- 2 teaspoons dried basil
- 1 pound frozen meatballs, thawed
- 12 ounces spaghetti
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Sauté onion and garlic in hot oil until golden, about 5 minutes.
Add tomatoes, balsamic vinegar, red wine and basil to onion mixture and mix well. Cook over medium heat, stirring sauce occasionally, for 10 minutes.
Add meatballs. Cook
over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until meatballs are heated through, about 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, cook pasta using package directions; drain.
Place spaghetti in a large serving dish. Top with meatballs and sauce. Sprinkle with Parmesan. Serve immediately.
Secret Tip
If you prefer a sauce with a smoother texture to one with chunks of tomato, try using one 29-ounce can tomato puree instead of diced tomatoes. For a truly fresh flavor, look for tomato puree in sterile cartons-it tastes just like fresh tomatoes.
