Meatballs are a versatile treat that is always a crowd-pleaser. Served alone with a toothpick, spaghetti, sauce, or on a sandwich, they are an excellent choice for Tuesday night dinner or a get-together with friends and family. Redner’s Markets offers meatball platters and more, making it simple to buy a spread online and pick it up curbside or in the store. We also provide a complete inventory of grocery items for when you’d like to make your meatball versions.
Plan smart when preparing for Sunday dinner, a birthday celebration, or a viewing party by delegating food prep to Redner’s Markets. Within 48 hours, we can produce remarkable treats from our deli, bakery, seafood, and produce departments – including a meatball platter.
For the Spaghetti and Meatball Lovers
Choose a small meatball platter to serve 10-15 guests or a large one to feed a crowd of 20-25 people. Depending on whether you’re headed home or to an event space, you can pick this up, hot or cold. This platter features fully cooked meatballs sauced in your choice of marinara or brown gravy and is priced at $19.99 for a small platter and $39.99 for a large platter.
Incredible Spaghetti and Meatballs
Ingredients:
- 1 cup bread crumbs
- ½ cup parmesan + for serving
- 1 TBSP parsley, dried
- 1 tsp fennel seeds
- ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes + ⅛ tsp
- 2 tsp oregano, dried + ½ tsp
- Salt and pepper
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 lb ground chuck
- 1 lb ground pork
- 2 TBSP olive oil + a bit
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 TBSP minced garlic
- 1 TBSP tomato paste
- ½ cup dry Chardonnay
- 1 – 28 oz. can whole tomatoes
- 2 basil sprigs
- 1 lb spaghetti noodles
Instructions:
- Mix the bread crumbs, parmesan, parsley, fennel seeds, red pepper flakes, oregano, 2 tsp salt, and 1 tsp of black pepper in a bowl.
- Stir in the heavy cream.
- Mix the three types of meat in a different bowl – chuck, pork, and veal. Break apart the clumps of meat, mixing the types without pressing them together.
- Add the breadcrumb mixture in the same fashion.
- Oil your hands and begin fashioning the meatballs from ¼ cup of the meat mixture, placing them on a baking pan in cooking preparation.
- Heat a couple of tablespoons of olive oil on medium-high. Cook the meatballs in two batches, ensuring they’re evenly browned on all sides. (about five minutes)
- Set aside the meatballs on a plate once they’re browned while you prepare the sauce.
- Turn the heat down to medium and toss in the onion, garlic, salt, and pepper. Cook until the onions are transparent and the garlic is fragrant.
- Add the tomato paste, the rest of the oregano, and the smaller portion of red pepper flakes. Cook for about a minute.
- Add the wine, stirring and incorporating all the yummy bits from the pan. Cook for about 3 minutes until the liquid is just about cooked out.
- Open and pour in the tomatoes, and add the basil. Use a masher to break up the tomatoes and allow the sauce to boil.
- Transfer the waiting meatballs (along with the juices that have seeped out) into the sauce and cover the pan. Reduce the heat to low and allow the sauce to cook for about 40 minutes.
- Prepare your spaghetti in heavily salted, boiling water according to the directions on the package. Drain when al dente.
- Remove the meatballs and the basil from the sauce.
- Combine the pasta with the sauce and coat. Pour the sauced noodles onto a serving platter, place the meatballs, and add parmesan to your liking.
- Serve.
Make spaghetti night at your house simple by buying meatball platters online from Redner’s Markets or using Redner’s Ready to purchase the ingredients you need and collect your groceries curbside.