Spaghetti and Meatballs

Everybody loves meatballs! I think meatballs are a perfect example of Americana and they belong on the American table. This is a classic recipe and very simple to prepare. It calls for three types of meat, but a combination of any two-or even a single meat-will work as well. The recipe makes four dozen meatballs, but you can cut it in half and it will work just as well. The sauce and meatballs freeze well, but are best frozen in smaller quantities so that they reconstitute quickly.
And we enjoy Aperitivo Time with Grandma! Tutti a Tavola a Mangiare!
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00:00 - Intro
00:11 - Sauce Prep
01:05 - Meatball Prep
05:25 - Aperitivo Time with Grandma!
06:48 - Spaghetti Prep
08:26 - Plating the Pasta
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[@kerrytakashi12]

I like frying the meatballs in the sauce pot before the sauce is put in. It makes a crunchy covering.

[@msr1116]

That's what I do too, making certain to use just enough oil so as to not make the greasy at the finish. The fond adds its own flavor as well.

[@cindyisbell2650]

I do the same thing. 😊

[@velumuthu1164]

😢

[@annamariayannetta242]

I remember going to church, and my nonna is cooking Sunday dinner, after coming home from church, my nonna always had a meatball for me, miss you nonna♥️ 3:54

[@MrInternetMan]

A treat to see how Lydia makes the absolute classic.

[@Mainecoonlady.]

My mama used bread soaked in milk and squeezed for the meatballs. She always added an extra egg to make them fluffy. Then she dropped into the sauce raw. Don’t stir for about 20 minutes. Shake pot to make sure doesn’t stick. She also added some meat in the sauce as a flavor starter. Best part about Italian cooking is each “mama” had her own way. None are wrong but that’s what we learned so it’s fair to say each family has their own technique. I love trying other methods. Lidia, yours are always the best❤️ Ciao!

[@jaa4742]

I'm southern so have to learn the "right" way to cook Italian style, I've been putting milk in bread for meatballs but not squeezing. Might just leave it out like Lidia. It's the same in Southern cooking, but my grandmother 's way of making cornbread, biscuits, almost anything was best.😅

[@MrInternetMan]

Salute!

[@heidid5275]

Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm mmmm! Cin cin, salute!!! Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm! 👍👍😘

[@Mainecoonlady.]

@@jaa4742 With Italian cooking each region uses their own methods and ingredients. My other granny from Naples put cinnamon and raisins in her meatballs. There really is no wrong way but I try to stick to regional ingredients. When you differ, it becomes Italian American, which is also very good!!! Happy Cooking!

[@Mainecoonlady.]

My maternal grandma was from Naples and did the same. Sometimes pine nuts too.

[@jullesadams1398]

I truly enjoy la nonna's memories. What a blessing it is to have you both among us!

[@JohnCipriano-nl8cp]

I learned how to make our family Gavy every Saturday watching my Mother in the kitchen, She made it on Saturday so we would eat it on a Sunday with the Family ...

[@omarchandler4983]

*I love watching Lidia and her family. The food always makes my mouth water. And grandma is so adorable.* 💕

[@edro3838]

👍 on enlisting the help of kids. Lidia is not only about sharing recipes…she shares the experience! 👍

[@LidiaBastianich]

Absolutely!!

[@edro3838]

@@LidiaBastianich I love you Lidia!

[@LordCommandor]

​@@LidiaBastianich I always enjoyed watching you, Jacque Pepin, Paula Dean and Emeril's cooking. You all were legends on the food network channel.....bravisimo.

[@macycharmin]

@@LordCommandor In the mid 90's-early 2000's I'd usually watch Julia Childs, Jacque, Justin Wilson, Lidia and one other Chef who focused on Mexican/Spanish food on PBS on Saturday's. It was great!

[@chowfun1976]

I’m so glad I found your channel! I used to watch your PBS show every Saturday growing up! I’m so happy you’re still making shows and cooking your delicious dishes.

[@jeanineskitchen2607]

right ive watched her since then she is a food rock star!

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Omg I love this show me and my grandmom love her show she so beautiful I miss my grandmother so much rest in peace Gmom

[@jeanineskitchen2607]

aww,what a sweet thing to say. I watched her very long ago on pbs, with my mom ,who passed,now im a grandma and found her on here to watch so happy. I love her cooking,I started a cooking channel on youtube from watching how easy she makes things look to do,i want to share her recipes.shes the best im 60yrs old been cooking since im 12 and still learn so much from her. happy cooking!🙂@@SHANAYABuckery-hn8mg

[@MelissaMounts]

Traditional meal at grandmas house growing up every Sunday. Love this 😊

[@mikegallant811]

My memre Lorraine, Jesus rest her soul, used to use Hunt's tomato sauce to make spaghetti with until Ragu came out on the market and she used to make spaghetti so good that her nephew, my cousin Billy and his sister's Kathy and Mary used to always say that auntie Rainey had the best spaghetti in the world, and of course my mom who thankfully is still very much alive also made some pretty good pasta sauce back in the day and was basically doctored up Ragu. Nothing wrong with using the Jarred stuff although it's okay if you make everything fresh too.

[@curtismatsune3147]

The thing about spaghetti with tomatoes is that it's great with meatballs, it's great with sausage and peppers, it's great with meat sauce, and it's great with plain old marinara. All similar dishes but still very unique and different, making spaghetti and tomatoes one of the most superbly versatile combinations in existence.

[@tonyn9522]

Old classic Italian food!!

[@lvelez1999]

Yummy! So cute they look like powdered munchkins

[@jimrushing5365]

My very best cook of all time and genres.. ❤ I am always amazed at how simple she makes her dishes look! I just love her and her Grandma ❤🙏

[@jullesadams1398]

Wowwww!!! Just divine!!!

[@jullesadams1398]

I love it! And of course, I'll make it soon!

[@annamariayannetta242]

Lidia, I love your pasta❤❤

[@agamaseablue5490]

Lidia siempre la veo desde hace años desde que compartía con su Mamá siempre tan alegre y cantando . Dios la Bendiga en el cielo

[@NiurkaReyes-uu2hb]

Ella tiene algún canal en Español???

[@alexandreleite2541]

As a Brazilian from São Paulo, I am beyond in love with the Italian cuisine. The Italian community has a great influence in Brazilian cuisine from São Paulo State. My hometown, Taubaté, has a huge Italian neighborhood, with its own museum. Their annual food festival is amazing, tons of Italian food, music, and its culture. Also, the Italians helped a great deal in building São Paulo City and other cities. Great influence, really great. Here in NorCal I know of Monterey - central state annual Italian Festival, it is great too.

[@make725daily1]

What an uplifting video! _ "Passion ignites the flames of achievement."

[@sophiamorales7450]

I love this ❤

[@mannymoseley4005]

Lidia you are a delight to watch and I love you and love your cooking and recipes. Be safe, healthy and happy. God bless you 🙏 be well and happy holidays, enjoy your Holidays thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years. Be blessed.

[@user-sb2xe5us9w]

I love watching you cook and have for years, it's like being in my best friend's kitchen or with my mom, thank you,God bless

[@jamesmicca]

I never seen them floured before . I’m going to try this weekend. Thank you

[@lorettamiller4536]

I boil my meatballs in the sauce without frying. They come out so moist and tender. That's the way I learned from an old Italian woman years and years ago. Leftovers are wonderful for Meatball subs. I do make my sauce like you though. So fresh. Yum

[@lorettamiller4536]

@@Bigdaddyschnooks Not true at all. The sauce is delicious and hearty and meatballs are so moist and tender. Been doing them this way for years.

[@EmilioAccordions]

Yum 😋

[@hussydahustla]

Aww RIP grandma ❤

[@Naglaa1472]

Lidia I love you. I love your way of talking. I love your cooking. I wish i could be like you . I am a big fan of yours may 10 years ago .

[@ritageorge8748]

Tonight's show on create tv was one of your best shows in the long history of watching&enjoying seeing someone else working in her kitchen&since I'm a bit older than you the squash pasta&your take on making everyone at your table feel part of&that their food needs were no burden😉 to you the hostess cook-Talk about feeling at home👍

[@elivaalas4227]

Mmmm😋espectacular👍🍝🌟

[@jullesadams1398]

Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!

[@LidiaBastianich]

You are so welcome!

[@Edgetravelguy]

Mouthwatering!

[@anitabueno1091]

Lydia Bastianich most certainly would make the best Italian sausage spaghetti and meatballs! ❤

[@mannymoseley4005]

Thank you for posting this video, I appreciate it. I love to watch Lidia cook, I watched her Tv program often, it is fantastic, I hope to purchase her series on video. Looks delicious Lidia, I love you.

[@hiphopvybe8522]

I love your show !❤love everything about you.

[@moeruss2726]

That looks so delicious! I’m going to make it for dinner on Sunday.🍝

[@-RONNIE]

Such a classic recipe 👍🏻

[@evaolah7621]

ABSOLUTELY perfect 🤩

[@opwave79]

This is comfort food on your own pace, and I’m all for it. I wanted to see your trick to keep the meatballs round when you fry them. Mine tend to flatten in the skillet. Looks like I need to turn them over more often.

[@ludinludin7011]

Dear Lidia, Thank-you very much for sharing your delicious tasty with less ingredients Italian dishes 😋 I love them. I've learnt some from one of my favourite Chef and I have saved them as well. God bless him and you. ❤🙏🙌

[@aupony]

It looks so good. I haven’t made speghetti and meatballs in ages. Lidia you always made me hungry 😎

[@williams.5158]

Sweet story, nice touch, very nice touch.

[@tamarakonovalova6633]

Лидия,какие вы сладкие !Вашей маме огромный привет!❤ Но это блюдо очень вкусно смотрится👍удачи вам💯💗

[@janeb2188]

I love gramma and love the food.

[@massimogrinfan3648]

Complimenti!!!

[@homemadefood99]

🙂WOOOW🙂Outstanding!👍This recipe is simply fantastic.The use of ingredients is superb and the final dish came out perfect and absolutely delightful.🙂We love it! 👍Big like 🙂Thanks for Sharing amazing and incredible traditional recipe. 👍🙂Your new friend here. we really enjoyed your content. We visited your channel & love it. 🙂Stay blessed and keep Sharing your magically flavourful recipes! 🙂🙂Stay connected🙂🔔✅💯👍🤝

[@LidiaBastianich]

Most welcome 😊

[@khitamalzaidi8519]

Simple and easy and delicious 👌

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انا من السعودية ومن اشد المعجبين بك ، تعلمت منك الطهي الايطالي الجميل مراهقتي جمعيها اشاهدك وانا الان ام واطبخ لاطفالي وصفاتك الجميلة ،، شكرا لك 🌷💓💓

[@jlsoler3575]

LOVE YOUR COOKING STYLE....AMAZING!!

[@jacobsgranddaughter]

❤️❤️❤️ lovely!

[@jennysoto2300]

Nice to see grandma ❤❤

[@cato451]

That looks spectacular!!!

[@sylviavandegrift1388]

The best comfort food so good. Thank you for sharing!

[@pkm7518]

I know this was about 5 months ago but, this is about exactly how I always cooked my Spaghetti & Meatballs. Mm So delicious!!

[@cococho2767]

BRAVO!! very detailed and proper steps

[@stefaniradic1354]

I watch your show and I'm glad you have KZbin! I learn how to cook from you! God bless :)

[@zaibcom]

Looking Delicious

[@LidiaBastianich]

Thank you 😋

[@jaa4742]

😋 Yum. I'm a Georgia girl. Learned from watching my grandmother on all things southern. She could cook, but not spaghetti. She cooked it to death. I often make meatballs and am so glad to see your way. Although, I might keep airfrying my meatballs? Is that a horrible mistake?

[@jeanineskitchen2607]

I dont think so

[@wing.8044]

You are inspirinh!🎉❤

[@jamesmicca]

Simple and beautiful One of my all time favorites

[@meangene8437]

This was great

[@annamariayannetta242]

I put a variety of meats in the sauce 4:53 like my nonna taught me❤ 🇮🇹 fresh home made sauce❤❤ 5:37

[@hankthetank8]

Beautiful 🧀🍽👌😋

[@christeenprice5637]

So yummy looking, thanks 👍❤️❤️

[@lorimendenhall411]

Love yr cooking

[@pinkmonkeybird2644]

My grandmother was an awful cook and hated the chore, and my mom’s mom died when I was an infant, so I unfortunately don’t have any wonderful memories of big bountiful feasts on Sundays and holidays growing up. My own mom died before my children were born and my MIL wasn’t a cook, so my children have missed out as well. But I try very hard to make dinners special and happy occasions by using friends and neighbors instead of family too far away. It’s not ideal, but I think it’s the best I can do. I think there’s a lot of people in my situation because people move for jobs and economics often now, so some families just don’t have that cohesion and connection any longer. My children aren’t emotionally scarred because Thanksgiving was not with family but best friends and neighbors gathered instead, but I do wonder what it must be like to have family gather around a table full of well loved family recipes every week or so. It sounds lovely.

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💙💙💙💙💙💙💙🩵🩵🩵🩵🩵🩵 with all the love

[@asmaali2167]

It makes us hungry it looked so delicious

[@agamaseablue5490]

Que bueno un canal vear las recetas Lidia siempre

[@mandolinwind]

Yum!!never baked them, always fried. Will try!

[@noushinmunir1875]

Tremendous recipe

[@sammyhakimvlogs5608]

This Spaghetti and Meatballs recipe looks so delicious 😋 Chef Lidia.

[@Goldspoonman]

한국에서 왔습니다. 누워서 다른나라 할머니가 하는 음식을 보니 세상이 참 좋다는 걸 실감합니다❤

[@Patti-iz6yn]

Very interesting! I've never seen bay leave in sauce. Always great trying new things.

[@susanb5058]

Sooo delicious 😋

[@LidiaBastianich]

Thank you 😋

[@gabrielleangelica1977]

My favorite! 🍝

[@jessicaeilersen]

Spaghetti and meatballs is one of my favourite dishes!

[@bobbyc5684]

I'm going to need more than two meatballs! :D

[@sandrasabino2423]

Lydia, just finished watching you on TV. Saw your ricotta cheesecake suggestion. My husband’s family has been making this forever. It is a staple for our holiday. Eat it for dessert and breakfast. Great dish. I will send pictures this holiday.

[@sandiland0000]

very nice❣️

[@sohajavedcookingfood578]

Very tasty yummy recipe 👍🙂👍 dear friend stay

[@iashakezula]

Awesome yet simple. I’ll try making those meatballs …😉. My hubby loves pasta and so do I 😊 Update : I tried over the weekend and I made about 2 lbs of meatballs 😝 so I added another egg. We ate it over the weekend and some lol

[@debbiebreen6276]

Hi Lydia, I love spag & meatballs, could you bake the meatballs in the oven instead of frying them, if so how long would I bake them and at what temp. Love all your recipes. x

[@khawaslywa198]

عاشت الايادي 👍🌺💐💖

[@EmanElshazly-vr3fw]

روعه الحلقه ليديا المبدعه very nice ❤

[@chriscorsi622]

Fantastic god bless

[@donseiler1307]

Yum. 😋😋

[@swgirl6411]

I really love u. ❤❤❤❤ From 1lgeria 🇩🇿🇩🇿🇩🇿

[@ericb4802]

You’re authentic Italian like my grandma use to make spaghetti

[@kateyjrosalia4464]

Great story

[@larrypintado9542]

Blessings 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@michaelvazquez7851]

Nice

[@user-pp4qp7fb1l]

I liked your fresh bay leaves

[@barbarahill904]

Yum !!!!!

[@greywolfwalking6359]

New sub..thanks for sharing your time n talents with us today!! 👍🐺🧙‍♂️🦊🤙

[@Kuklapolitan]

You didn't show it here but in the written recipe, on your site, you did. In the written recipe there is no garlic in the meatball recipe at all. I'm not a fan of that much garlic in meatballs but... over my lifetime I have NEVER seen anyone flour their meatballs before frying them nor have I ever heard of adding celery or carrots to meatballs! I can only surmise these ways are something regional!

[@user-pp4qp7fb1l]

Anyone cooking with you would have to measure up or learn , order and your beautiful simplicity

[@jacquelinetrimm3274]

I love watching you! Love your recipes also. Sincerely Jacqueline Trimm Syme Hamblen Morrison family bloodline. 🙏🌹😇❤

[@GoingFar77]

It looks like Lidia hasn’t aged since the last time I watched her 20 years ago.

[@aminals8933]

If you’re stuck using some really lean meat you can soak some sourdough bread in milk then squeeze and add it, it gives a nice flavor and adds some moisture. It’s an old meatloaf trick but it works for meatballs too.