Spaghetti and The Best Meatballs Recipe Ever

Enjoy a classic delicious weeknight meal with this spaghetti and homemade meatballs recipe that comes together in under 1 hour.
There isn’t much in the food world that is more traditional then spaghetti and meatballs. It’s easy to make, it’s delicious and when it’s homemade, there’s absolutely nothing like it.
Whether you’re serving it with homemade pasta or regular spaghetti noodles, this recipe with homemade pomodoro sauce and the best meatball recipe ever is amazing!
Ingredients for this recipe:
For the Meatballs:
• 2/3 loaf of French or Italian bread submerged in cold water
• 2 small or 1 large peeled and small diced yellow onion
• 4 finely minced cloves of garlic
• 1 ½ pounds of 90/10 ground sirloin
• 1 ½ pounds of ground pork
• 4 eggs
• ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1 ½ tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
• 1 heaping cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1 ½ tablespoons sea salt and ½ teaspoon pepper
For the Sauce and Spaghetti
• 1 pound uncooked spaghetti noodles
• ½ batch of pomodoro sauce
Serves 4
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Procedures:
1. Preheat the oven 425°.
2. Squeeze as much of the liquid out of the water-soaked bread as possible and add to a large bowl along with all of the meatball ingredients and mix until completely combined.
3. Next for golf ball sized meatballs and place them 1” apart on cookie sheet trays lined with parchment paper.
4. Bake them at 425° for 25 to 30 minutes or until they begin to get a little brown on top and are cooked through out.
5. With 10 minutes left in the cooking process add the spaghetti to a large pot of boiling salted water and cook until al dente, about 7-8 minutes. Be sure to stir occasionally so that the noodles do not stick.
6. Remove the meatballs from the oven and place the desired serving amount for 4 people into the sauce and coat in the sauce. Remove and set aside.
7. Add the cooked spaghetti to the sauce and toss to coat.
8. Serve with meatballs overtop and garnish with parmesan cheese and parsley.
CHEF NOTES:
• I prefer to either pan sear the meatballs in olive oil until browned or cook them directly in the oven.
• Use all fresh herbs and you can add fresh oregano to the mix as well.
• This recipe makes 40 meatballs so be sure to freeze the remaining uneaten meatballs.
• REHEATING THE MEATBALLS: Add the meatballs to a casserole dish and cover off with foil. Bake in the oven for 8-10 minutes at 375° or until warm. You can also heat in the microwave. If serving with spaghetti and sauce, simply place them in a sauce pot along with the sauce and cook over low heat until warm.
• STORING AND FREEZING MEATBALLS: Store the meatballs covered in plastic in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Meatballs freeze well covered in plastic for up to 2 months. Likewise, the pomodoro sauce freezes well, but will not if it is coated in the pasta.

[@LarryTardif]

Made this yesterday, and it was the best meat balls I've ever had.

[@Mespo300]

Made these last Sunday and the were a 10/10. Phenomenal.

[@arelys_meraki]

I can finally make delicious spaghetti and meatballs!! THANK YOU! Everything came out great!😋

[@athleticasian1]

Halved the recipe and used only beef. Absolutely amazing. Thank you for sharing your skills and knowledge with us. I'm a 20-something full-time student and really look forward to your videos. I've always loved making my own homecooked food (cheaper, tastier, and fun!). However, your videos have really helped me take it to the next level by teaching me cooking techniques and how to create more things from scratch. Now as far as how my experience went, I think mine had more moisture than yours (would have liked mine to be a little more firm) so I think I'll try leaving them in the oven a little longer than 30 min so they can cook off more water maybe? As for the sauce, I am never using premade sauce again! This was fantastic. So much flavor. I simmered mine for an hour and a half and I halved the recipe for the sauce also. I added red pepper flakes and loved it. Thanks again, Chef!

[@mariadoerr9322]

OMG… I can’t even speak about these meatballs. They are THAT Good and I’m Italian 💚Nuff said

[@tawfiqulrommel3448]

I will start 2021 cooking with this recipe. Thank you Chef. You Rock!!

[@peasetill2]

I finally got around to making the meatballs. And, let me just say my wife LOVED them. She talked about them the entire night and loved all the spices included in the recipe. Mad props to you on this one!!

[@oceanbaby4521]

I use milk to soak my bread! Yummy 😋👩🏽‍🍳🍷 ♥️

[@ChefBillyParisi]

Done that too!!

[@lisawashbrook87]

Same! The meatballs are so tender!

[@saraivasquez861]

These really are the best, I’ve made these several times and my family loves them. I usually make a double batch, freeze some and send some home with family because they love them so much

[@annalara9427]

Just made for the first time the meatballs recipe! Absolutely delicious and moist.I ate 2 meatballs right out of the oven without sauce!I loved them and will ONLY use this recipe!!!!!

[@WestRoyceDrive]

I’m really enjoying the videos! Makes my day to see you upload and I can’t wait to make these!!

[@mrgee4030]

I can still remember watching my Nana make these meatballs with the water soaked bread! Thanks for bringing back this memory.

[@kathleenwassum7712]

I am Making This Tomorrow! You are an Amazing Chef!!

[@polew8409]

This meatballs recipe Rock! My kids love it. Thank you!

[@angelagrassadonia1585]

Congrats Chef Parisi I just witnessed the true original Italian recipe with the soaking of the bread and the combination meat fantastic!

[@garylehrjr1616]

Thanks alot for this video!!

[@elainepowell6557]

I just finished two trays of meatballs. Third one is in the oven. I’ve already eaten four!!! They are THE BEST meatball I’ve ever had. So flavorful. Not dry not too moist. Perfecto! Thank you!

[@ChefBillyParisi]

Yes!!!!

[@anafindlay1696]

Billy this look ridiculously delicious ❤️😍😍 can't wait to make them!!! Thank you

[@ChefBillyParisi]

Thanks for watching!

[@volunteerwork]

Comfort food!!! Thanks Billy.

[@ChefBillyParisi]

Thanks for watching!!

[@tracyvision]

The twirl you gave with the tongs as you plated...that simple twist has a big impact on presentation.

[@ChefBillyParisi]

It's those little things!

[@bluerose6859]

Yum! Saving this recipe! Thank you Chef! Watching from Hawaii!

[@YourFoodAddiction]

They look so tender 👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾

[@ChefBillyParisi]

SUPER tender!!

[@kleonard41022]

Meatballs made and they are delicious you are right THE BEST dinner is served!!

[@ChefBillyParisi]

Did you really just make them?

[@kleonard41022]

Chef Billy Parisi yes I did!!!

[@ChefBillyParisi]

Awesomen

[@kleonard41022]

Chef Billy Parisi I really love everything you make!!

[@NikosDIY]

Chef you rock!!! Greetings from Athens Greece.

[@ChefBillyParisi]

Thanks bro, appreciate you!

[@PurpleLapras]

i did it with milk instead of water and they were absolutely delicious

[@user-bu6io5qr2o]

1, I would not use so much bread. I use some seasoned bread crumbs or seasoned croutons. 2, I would not use so much sausage. maybe 1/2lb. 3, what size eggs? 4, Italians seldom use Rosemary in their meatballs. Outside that okay.🍝

[@suzannevega2289]

1. I tried using seasoned breadcrumbs and croutons in meatballs because I seen a recipe & was curious, personally didn't like at all. 2. The Chef in this video did NOT use sausage at all, in fact he specially said "not sausage" He used ground pork. 3. The standard size egg used in recipes is large. 4. You said "Italians seldom use rosemary in their meatballs" That is clearly your opinion and definitely NOT a true fact. 5. You said "Outside that okay" Did you actually make this recipe? 6. No where does the Chef claim this to be "authentic meatballs" This is solely his version. Although I've made & used the same meatball recipe for well over 40 years, I enjoy trying others recipes, my family don't like me to stray, LOL but it's nice to try. I truly enjoyed Chef Billy's recipe, it's a good quick meatball recipe and my Son appreciated taking the left overs home, this recipe won't replace mine but I have made it a few times now, just to switch it up and I like when folks notice it's not my recipe but they still enjoy.

[@trisharanda5891]

The best meatballs I've ever made 😋

[@beverlyschultz9276]

Billy I just made these meatballs and they are absolutely delicious. The soft bread made a huge difference!!

[@kerenewell7908]

Hey Chef Billy! These meatballs look so mouth watering! I'm definitely ready to bake these this week (with tons of leftovers for sure)! Question for you, my boyfriend is severely lactose intolerant, so I've been using lactose free products as a replacement for most ingredients! The products are made of dairy from a cow (so not vegan), but the lactose is taken out, so his stomach can process the dairy! I haven't found a lactose free parmesan cheese yet, but did you have any recommendations for a replacement? If not I completely understand! Thank you in advance!

[@ChefBillyParisi]

Honestly that is not my wheel house and I haven’t tried enough products to give you a solid recommendation, sorry.

[@mary-jeanslaughter8]

Hey I was just curious......can I make this recipe and then use it for meatloaf rather than meatballs? Also, can I substitute whatever bread I want as long as I do the water bath on it?! Thanks for a great recipe that has so much flavor! I look forward to making this!!!!🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@ChefBillyParisi]

Yes you absolutely can make it for meatloaf and it would be ridiculous!

[@lovemychacha]

LOL, I understand!!! LOL, My Italian mother always cooked in massive amounts for the size of an army! LOL, Even though my sons are grown and gone, and it's just my husband and myself now, I don't know how to cook for just Two. It is impossible in my Puccio DNA to cook for less than 20 people! So needless to say I love freezer bags!

[@clarinechai496]

Hi chef can I use an oven toaster for the meatballs ? Will the temperature and time be the same ? Also may I know how many grams per meatball just to be sure I’m making it the same size as yours ?

[@jeanie8908]

Hey, Chef have you tried using milk instead of water? it adds a little love. I also cut up bread, add it to a bowl of milk, rest, squeeze milk out, dump milk, and then add meat to the same bowl. We all love fewer dishes :) Stay safe

[@ChefBillyParisi]

Yes I’m familiar with it, but kind of a waste of money right?

[@aaronsemeniuk]

Where do you get that awesome pot with the built in strainer?

[@cynthiaamitrano8915]

If you’re a great cook, you need to cook for a crowd as people will eat like there’s no tomorrow. I know, I’m a good cook and a great baker. I can’t decide what kind of cake to bake for a party next week so I’m making chocolate with cream cheese frosting (requested), German chocolate with coconut pecan frosting, strawberry with cream cheese frosting and a French silk pie. The guests will be thrilled. Today I’m baking a small banana cake with cream topping fortified with cream cheese to hold its shape. I’m going to use extra creamy cool whip because it’s just for me and I don’t mind.

[@peterobinson6729]

Hey Chef have you ever tried these on a pellet grill? I think they would taste out of this world!

[@mireillekulisz8530]

Chef Billy, i have a question about cooking these meatballs the 2 ways you show us, but last time I made them, I boil them in water instead of frying or cooking in the oven. Can you give me your opinion on this way of cooking the meatballs.

[@dumbdog611]

the problem with boiling is that you don’t get the reaction that causes browning on the meatballs which gives good flavor. it will also ruin the texture and suck out any flavor. think about how vegetables are used to make stock, afterwards they have no flavor because it transferred to the water.

[@LarisaBayaMomo]

I soak my bread in a little milk 😋

[@sweetiris60]

I soak my bread in milk - it works as well... your thoughts about milk verses water please...

[@ChefBillyParisi]

Just a different way to do it, and more expensive

[@kdreamzherself]

i’m not gone lie when you wet the bread i thought you were crazy

[@darkgamerplays4628]

The basil and rosemary kind of powered the meatballs

[@elenatg6758]

Substitute milk for water when soaking bread, What are your thoughts? ☺️

[@ChefBillyParisi]

Expensive lol, but I know people do it.

[@elenatg6758]

I’m those people 🙋‍♀️ lol I’ll use the leftover milk to make something else like French toast ( nothing goes to waste )

[@elenagraci9793]

Where is the recipe

[@lilithsmith1290]

Me too . I soak my bred in milk. Not kosher though!

[@lindaswanson4432]

Where can I find a written recipe?

[@ChefBillyParisi]

Everyone of my recipes can be found at billyparisi.com

[@xplowdie3269]

Billy can i replace the beef with some wild rabbit?

[@ChefBillyParisi]

You could, may need some extra eggs because rabbit is so lean.

[@xplowdie3269]

Chef Billy Parisi Thank you) well i decided to make it classic and its amazing. With some red wine its gorgeos!!!

[@ChefBillyParisi]

@@xplowdie3269 Nice my friend!!!

[@dumbdog611]

would simply tearing the bread into small pieces and then pouring some milk over to sit covered in the fridge be better?

[@philparisi9175]

Mr. Parisi, I’m with you on everything but the rosemary Rosemary has no business being near Italian or a Sicilian especially a Sicilian meatball that’s blasphemous the Panasonic is fine

[@jeanneamato8278]

You should no better than to serve spaghetti with meatballs. That is a no-no. Never in Italy do these 2 go together.

[@suzannevega2289]

Spaghetti alla Teramana, originated in Abruzzo.