The Meal Plan: Spaghetti And Meatballs

The $4 Spaghetti Recipe That Tastes Almost As Good As The $24 Spaghetti Recipe You could make this recipe six times with the money you saved. (Photo: Bobby Fisher.
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Whatever the reason for your spaghetti and meatballs craving, give in and switch it up by spinning the Meal Plan wheel. We've got three sauces, four meatballs and some salads to choose from, but the one non-negotiable is the garlic bread. Make it at home and pull the whole feast together to satisfy that craving. You're craving pasta by now, aren't you.

Step 1: Make one of these sauces 

  • The $4 Sauce That Tastes Almost As Good As The $24 Sauce
  • Sage and Arugula Pesto
  • Puttanesca Sauce

    • Step 2: Pick a meatball

  • Mortadella Meatballs
  • Chicken Meatballs
  • Paprika Lamb Meatballs
  • Cheese-Stuffed Meatballs

    • Step 3: Add a salad

  • Little Beet Salad
  • Chard Salad With Artichoke Hearts
  • Brussels Sprouts Salad With Soppressata Vinaigrette

    • And of course: Homemade Garlic Bread

    Something for dessert: Salted Pine Nut Toffee

    Something to drink: A nice Cabernet Franc

    More Of The Meal Plan: The Meal Plan: A Healthier Fried Chicken Feast

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