# Spaghetti and meatballs (from Chef Jean-Pierre)

Video: [The BEST Spaghetti and Meatballs Recipe | Chef Jean-Pierre](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vu3k-bEcuBA) by [Chef Jean-Pierre](https://www.youtube.com/@ChefJeanPierre).
RecipesMD is not affiliated with Chef Jean-Pierre. Steps are paraphrased in our own words.
Status: machine-read from the video, not yet checked by a person.

- Serves: not stated
- Total time: not stated
- Ontario estimate*: ~$8.03 per serving, ~$24.09 for ~3 portions (assumed); saves ~$12.97* per serving (62%) vs ordering out (~$21.00*). * Estimate: 3 line(s) we couldn't price were filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 3 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario pasta entrée at ~$21, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

## Ingredients

- 4 slices bread
- some Italian parsley _(amount estimated)_
- some sun-dried tomatoes _(amount estimated)_
- 80/20 mix ground beef _(amount estimated)_
- some spicy Italian sausage _(amount estimated)_
- chopped garlic _(amount estimated)_
- 1.5 cups onion
- some Parmigiano Reggiano _(amount estimated)_
- 1 whole egg
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
- a little bit buttermilk _(amount estimated)_
- some olive oil _(amount estimated)_
- a little tomato paste _(amount estimated)_
- some tomato puree _(amount estimated)_
- 3 cans canned tomatoes
- some fresh basil _(amount estimated)_
- some spaghetti _(amount estimated)_
- some butter _(amount estimated)_

## Steps

1. [0:24](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vu3k-bEcuBA&t=24s) Place country bread slices into a food processor and pulse into breadcrumbs.
2. [0:34](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vu3k-bEcuBA&t=34s) Add Italian parsley and sun-dried tomatoes to the food processor and pulse together with the breadcrumbs.
3. [1:23](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vu3k-bEcuBA&t=83s) Transfer the breadcrumb mixture to a bowl.
4. [1:34](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vu3k-bEcuBA&t=94s) In a large glass bowl, combine ground beef and spicy Italian sausage.
5. [2:15](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vu3k-bEcuBA&t=135s) Add part of the prepared breadcrumbs to the meat mixture.
6. [2:23](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vu3k-bEcuBA&t=143s) Add chopped garlic, sautéed onion, Parmigiano Reggiano, and one whole egg.
7. [3:15](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vu3k-bEcuBA&t=195s) Season with salt, pepper, and pour in buttermilk.
8. [3:35](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vu3k-bEcuBA&t=215s) Using gloved hands, thoroughly mix all the meatball ingredients together, adding more breadcrumbs if needed for consistency.
9. [5:33](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vu3k-bEcuBA&t=333s) Scoop the meat mixture using an ice cream scoop onto a lined baking sheet.
10. [6:20](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vu3k-bEcuBA&t=380s) Refrigerate the shaped meatballs to firm them up.
11. [7:07](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vu3k-bEcuBA&t=427s) Sauté previously cooked onion in a Dutch oven over heat.
12. [7:32](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vu3k-bEcuBA&t=452s) Add fresh thyme or oregano, tomato paste, and caramelize in the pot.
13. [8:21](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vu3k-bEcuBA&t=501s) Add tomato puree and large canned tomatoes to the pot, stirring well without covering.
14. [9:22](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vu3k-bEcuBA&t=562s) Season the sauce with salt, pepper, and add fresh basil leaves.
15. [10:18](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vu3k-bEcuBA&t=618s) Bring the sauce to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer slowly for about half an hour.
16. [11:17](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vu3k-bEcuBA&t=677s) Heat herb olive oil in a skillet to approximately 160°F to 175°F (325°F-350°F).
17. [11:24](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vu3k-bEcuBA&t=684s) Sauté the chilled meatballs in the skillet, turning them until golden brown on all sides.
18. [14:27](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vu3k-bEcuBA&t=867s) Transfer the browned meatballs into the simmering tomato sauce.
19. [14:38](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vu3k-bEcuBA&t=878s) Simmer the meatballs in the sauce for 30 to 40 minutes, ensuring internal temperature reaches at least 150°F-150°F (65°C).
20. [15:25](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vu3k-bEcuBA&t=925s) Cook spaghetti in boiling water.
21. [15:27](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vu3k-bEcuBA&t=927s) Toss cooked spaghetti in a pan with butter, cheese, sauce, salt, and pepper.
22. [17:23](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vu3k-bEcuBA&t=1043s) Serve the pasta on a plate, top with cooked meatballs, extra sauce, grated Parmigiano Reggiano, fresh basil, olive oil, and black pepper.

## Equipment

- food processor
- large glass bowl
- baking sheet
- Dutch oven
- skillet
- pot
- ice cream scoop
- tongs
- ladle
- spoons

## What the video didn't say

- Exact ingredient quantities are mostly not specified by measurements.
- Exact cooking times and heat levels for simmering and sautéing are approximate.

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