2 Dollar Spaghetti and Meatballs | But Cheaper

Spaghetti and meatballs should be an unforgettable experience that costs you little money to make. We’re going to do that today.

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Ingredients Needed:

Spaghetti Noodles:
- 1 LB Spaghetti (USE PASTA RECIPE FROM COOKBOOK )

Meatballs:
- 1lb ground beef
- 1/4 pound finely chopped ham (I used mortadella)
- 1/4 cup fresh grated pecorino or parmesan
- 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs, crushed tell mostly fine
- 1 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- black pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon finely ground fennel seed *optional*

Sauce and Assembly:
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
- 1 bunch of basil *added near the end*
- chiffonade basil for serving
- fresh grated parmgiano for serving
- black pepper for serving

[MulYeungCooking]

We see what you're doing Josh, you giving us these cheap recipes so we save enough money to buy your book.

[Jack_m.]

Josh can you do a “But Better” episode with Panera’s broccoli and cheddar soup? It’s my all time favorite thing to get at the restaurant but I know you can make it better

[ayushdeshmukh]

Meatballs

1/4 pound ham chopped finely
1lb ground beef
1tsp finely ground fennel seeds
1.5 tsp sea salt fine
3 cloves garlic finely chopped
Quart cup fresh grated pecorino/parmesan
Black pepper to taste
Half cup breadcrumbs
1 whole egg


Fry in olive oil, searing 2 kins per side, 3 sides.

Sauce
Same pan as before
4 cloves thinly slides garlic
Red pepper flakes
1 28 ounce can of crushed tomatoes
Salt and maybe sugar
Simmer with meatballs at medium low
Add a bunch of basil halway through.
Finish meatballs, check seasoning.

Spagetti in saltwater

[CloudfeatherRusticWorks]

Quick tip: I tried using almond flour as a binder in lieu of bread crumbs once, due to my friend being gluten sensitive. It's my new go to. The meatballs are a bit more fragile, but they taste much more meaty and less "meatloaf" like because you don't have the bread crumbs interfering with the flavor. Highly recommend.

[matthewforrest]

Got the book. Love it. One recommendation for you though Papa. If the recipe is on YouTube, you should’ve added a QR code to the video. Maybe for the next cook book, which I’ll also buy. Papa kiss

[matthewnesgoda]

Would you ever think about doing a series of shorts that taught us how to do basics? Like a one minute video on how to do sunny side up eggs, or a one minute video on how to make your own homemade pasta sauce, or tortillas, and other stuff that are frequently used in larger recipes? That way we have shorter, more focused, basic recipes that we can pull up without having to rummage through a whole video?

Just an idea. Love the video and thanks! I'll be making this soon!

[CodyDean_Official]

I’ve watched so many of your videos. I never feel the need to comment. You’ve inspired me to start cooking at home again. Saving me money. I just placed an order for your book. You are the most entertaining cook to watch along with mythical kitchen. Love the attitude and dedication you have.

[tazeywazey]

This was a great recipe! Especially for my first time making spaghetti! I didnt have any ham so i went even cheper and used baloney also only had one garlic clove so put in some powder and Italian seasoning in the sauce and meatballs since i had no basil! Lol it was actually still fire 🔥!

[omarcortes]

Could you make a guide for buying pans (non stick, stainless steel, cast iron)? I mean brands, websites or stores.

[dylanwinter]

I feel like the way you make your videos fun and interesting really lures in youngsters to pick up some cooking utensils and start cooking for themselves. You’re literally the reason I started to cook more regularly!

[Thefunnydump]

Hi Josh you'll probably never read this, but tonight I used this recipe, it was a big hit with my family, thanks for sharing god bless you and your family and all the work you do here on facebook.

[thomasdevegt]

Just made this and the family loved it! I'm dutch and we're pretty huge on vegatables in pasta here, if you want to add those I recommend putting those in the leftover oil before the tomatoes

[t.j.thetomato]

I've been away from the channel for a little while, and coming back to see how you've progressed is just such an amazing feeling. I'm so proud to see your channel doing so well and your book. Keep it up my dude. Stay awesome!🤙🏼

[sarahs.]

Married into a Italian family. I make my meatball with veal, pork, ground beef and everything else. I make a huge batch for the freezer. =) Thankful for my grandmother-in-law for teaching me.

[SSJ_Scoot]

one thing I can say about all your videos is you have reignited my passion for cooking, and thank you PAPA.

[Mark-EFMB-Combat-Medic]

Joshua, in this recipe are you using the chopped ham for cost savings, or because you prefer it to sausage? I have always used 1lbs of 80/20 ground beef and 1lbs of ground Italian sausage (which I mince up a bit, to avoid large clumps of pork in my meat balls).

BTW, I drop my raw meatballs into a pot of boiling water for 30 seconds or so, then bake or fry them. This helps me to avoid having significant flat spots when they are cooked. LOL.

I really enjoy your channel; you are both skilled and entertaining which makes your videos fun to watch while also being educational.

Mark Nicholson (Retired)
Former, US Army - EFMB,
Combat Medical Specialist

[jona]

Really hope the 'DISGUSTAN' was a reference to the Scottish mum walking in on her kids and screaming at them for not flushing. That would make me happy.

[Mathieu_CHRC]

The "caca" smiley is a pure piece of Art.

[richardricardez]

Where are you getting a 28 ounce can of crushed tomatoes for .89 cents!?!

[will]

It’s my first time making spaghetti and meatballs, it came out really good and my entire family loved it. Really easy to make as well.