Aside from Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli, we also enjoy superhero movies. 🙂 Batman, X-men, Iron man, the Avengers and the chibi versions. True, these films are on the violent side and in the past I’ve often expressed my dislike for watching movies and playing games of this genre. Maybe I’ve overcomed this animosity over the years…I just see to it that my kids knew that these movies shouldn’t be something to imitate. 🙂 Well, less the explosives and death-defying stunts all that’s left are harsh words and loud sound effects.
Meatballs:
2 eggs
1/2 cup milk
3 slices bread, crumbled
2 pounds lean ground beef
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
1 clove garlic, smashed, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
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Sauce:
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, smashed and minced
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon dried leaf oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried leaf basil
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 large can (28 to 36 ounces total) crushed Italian tomatoes
2 cans (6 ounces each) tomato paste
16 ounces thin spaghetti
Parmesan cheese
Preparation:
Recipe for spaghetti and meatballs
Make meatballs. In a medium bowl, beat eggs lightly; add milk and bread and let stand for about 5 minutes. Add ground beef, onion, parsley, garlic, salt, and pepper; mix gently until well blended. Shape into about 24 meatballs, about 1 1/2 inches in diameter. Place meatballs in a generously greased large shallow baking pan. Bake meatballs at 450° for 25 minutes.
In a Dutch oven, in hot oil over medium heat, sauté onion until tender and just begins to turn golden. Add remaining sauce ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more salt, if necessary. Add meatballs; cover and simmer 50 to 60 minutes longer, stirring from time to time.
Cook spaghetti according to package directions; drain.
Serve spaghetti topped with meatballs in sauce; sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.
(recipe lifted fom about.com)
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20 Comments
i haven't always been a fan of spaghetti…that is, until i got 'older' (like, right now. LOL). your spaghetti with meatballs shot is making me crave for one right now, G. so cruel! lol…
ps. i loved that movie (Hancock)!
Am pretty sure the whole family would love to watch movies together plus the awesome meatball spag! great…
Very lovely shot! looks very appetizing! penge nyan…
Looks so good and sumptuous!
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that's a lovely food shot. looks really delicious to..
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My kids loves spaghetti with meatballs and yours looks delish! I also recommend Hayao Miyazaki's work most especially Totoro and Kiki's Delivery Service^_^
i hate to say that this movie has somehow got a low ratings then…but, whatever, i love will smith, and charlize theron…
sunday is spaghetti day for my kids…^_^
i like spaghetti and meatballs but i haven't tried to cook it at home. i don't know why.:p
we're having an Itto Ogami-Daigoro (Lone Wolf and Cub) overload since yesterday. this was one of our favorite childhood movies.:p
love the image…. 🙂 and the pasta too!
Love it. Happy FF!
will definitely try this recipe
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Hindi kasya yang ganyang karaming Spag sa boys ko, adik yung mga yun eh, lol!
yummy 🙂
I agree – this is an excellent shot. And I can't help but lick my lips and imagine the taste of the spaghetti. Pinoy-style ba ang sauce? Yummy!
thanks for sharing your recipe and it really sounds delicious! have a great weekend! 🙂
saktong sakto i've been craving spaghetti with meatballs. luto ako later 🙂
nice collaboration 🙂 I almost forgot the story of Hancock, ive seen it and it was a good film.. ang ganda nga ng twist.
Anyway, thanks for sharing the recipe 🙂 the photo is so tempting naman.. i miss visiting here 🙂
?? On top of spaghetti ??
I love your photo, it makes me want to eat some.:)
wow.. spaghetti with meatballs! That's yummy! This is also my husband's favorite and he always request me to cook for such. 🙂 Thanks for sharing!
Thanks by the way for dropping-by at Here's my FTF: Rice Noodles muahhh! Sorry po sa late visit.
Will Smith is among the few talented actors in Hollywood, right alongside Johnny Depp and Tom Hanks.
The spaghetti and meatballs looks absolutely yummy! I may try cooking it with the recipe.
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