Italian-American classic · New York
Spaghetti and Meatballs
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Spaghetti and meatballs is an Italian-American invention combining large meatballs and tomato sauce on spaghetti.
In Italy, polpette are usually served on their own; immigrants with more access to meat made them bigger and paired them with pasta.
Brown the meatballs, then finish them simmering in the sauce.
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- New York
- Type
- Italian-American dish
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