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Nutritional Values
700kcal
40gProtein
80gCarbs
28gFat
5gFibre
450 gServing
* Per serving · 450 g. May vary.
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🌾 Gluten
🥚 Eggs
Spaghetti and Meatballs
How to order / say it
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Spaghetti and Meatballs — [Spaghetti and Meatballs]
Order
I'd like the spaghetti and meatballs, please.
Say locally
Pasta served with tomato sauce and meatballs, topped with cheese.
Why try it?
Las Vegas hosts numerous Italian restaurants, where spaghetti and meatballs are a staple. This dish embodies the family-style dining Vegas loves, where sharing a meal becomes a communal experience amidst the hustle and bustle.
How it tastes
The dish consists of tender meatballs simmered in a tangy tomato sauce, served over al dente spaghetti. Generously topped with grated Parmesan, it offers a delightful combination of savory, umami flavors with a hint of sweetness.
Origin & History — first documented: 1950
Though of Italian-American origin, spaghetti and meatballs became a celebrated dish in Italian restaurants across Las Vegas in the mid-20th century, capturing the spirit of classic Italian dining and adding an element of hearty comfort to the indulgent dining options in the city.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🌾 300 g spaghetti
- 🥩 250 g ground beef
- 🥣 400 ml tomato sauce
- 🧄 1 onion
- 🥛 50 g Parmesan cheese
- 🫒 2 tbsp olive oil
Method
- 1 Prepare meatballs using ground beef and seasonings, then pan-fry.
- 2 Cook spaghetti until al dente.
- 3 Simmer meatballs in tomato sauce with onions.
- 4 Serve meatballs and sauce over spaghetti, top with Parmesan.
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