Patti LaBelle Spaghetti Recipe
As a fan of Patti LaBelle, you can't miss out on her delectable spaghetti recipe!What really makes her spaghetti dish special is the rich, homemade meat sauce that simmers to perfection.Don’t rush it; letting the sauce simmer brings out all the flavors.Adding fresh herbs like basil and oregano can enhance the taste even more.One trick I love is to mix the pasta directly into the sauce before serving; it helps the noodles soak up all that goodness.Whether you're cooking for yourself or sharing with family, you're going to love it!
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1 lb Ground Beef
- 1/2 lb Ground Pork
- 1 large Egg
- 1/2 cup Breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- 1/4 cup Parsley chopped
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 can Tomatoes 32 oz.
- 1 large Onion chopped
- 1 Bell Pepper chopped
- 4 cloves Garlic minced
- 1 tbsp Oregano dried
- 1 small can Tomato Paste
- 1 1/2 cups Water
- 1 lb Linguine or Spaghetti
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, egg, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Form the mixture into small meatballs and set them aside.
- In a large stockpot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onions, bell peppers, and minced garlic.
- Sauté for about 5 minutes until they are tender.
- Add the canned tomatoes, oregano, and tomato paste to the pot.
- Stir in the water and bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Carefully place the meatballs into the sauce.
- Cover the pot and simmer for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- While the meatballs cook, bring a pot of salted water to a boil.
- Add the linguine or spaghetti and cook according to the package instructions.
- Drain the pasta and set it aside.
- Step 7:
- Once the meatballs are fully cooked, adjust the seasoning of the sauce with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve the meatballs and sauce over the cooked pasta.