Spaghetti with meatballs facts for kids
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Spaghetti with meatballs
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| Course | Main course |
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| Place of origin | United States |
| Region or state | New York City |
| Serving temperature | Hot |
| Main ingredients | Spaghetti, tomato sauce, meatballs |
Spaghetti with meatballs is a super popular dish! It's a yummy meal that combines long, thin pasta called spaghetti with a rich tomato sauce and tasty meatballs. This dish is a big part of Italian-American cooking. It's often served as a main course and is enjoyed hot.
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The Story of Spaghetti and Meatballs
Where Did This Dish Come From?
Many people believe that spaghetti with meatballs was first created by Italian immigrants. These immigrants moved to the United States in the early 1900s, especially in New York City. They brought their cooking traditions with them.
First Recipes Published
Did you know that a group called the National Pasta Association (which used to be called the National Macaroni Manufacturers Association) was one of the first to share a recipe for this dish? They published it way back in the 1920s!
How It's Different in Italy
In Italy, meatballs are usually smaller. They are often served with different kinds of pasta, especially baked pasta dishes made with eggs. So, spaghetti with meatballs as we know it is mostly an American invention, even though it has Italian roots!
Similar Dishes in Italy
Even though spaghetti with meatballs is an American dish, there are many Italian recipes that are similar. These dishes combine pasta with meat in delicious ways.
Pasta and Meat in Southern Italy
In parts of southern Italy, like Abruzzo, Apulia, and Sicily, people have always made pasta with meat. These traditional dishes show how Italians love to mix pasta with savory meat.
Chitarra alla Teramana
One example is a dish from Abruzzo called chitarra alla teramana. It uses a special kind of spaghetti called chitarra pasta. This pasta is cut using a traditional tool that looks like a guitar! It's served with small meatballs called pallottine. This is a classic first course in Abruzzo.
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Other Pasta and Meat Dishes
Other Italian dishes are also similar to spaghetti and meatballs. These include pasta seduta (which means 'seated pasta') and maccaroni azzese from Apulia. Some baked pasta dishes from Apulia even combine pasta, tomato sauce, and mozzarella cheese with meatballs, mortadella, or salami. Sometimes, these are even covered with a pastry top!
Other recipes use slices of meat rolled up with cheese, cured meats, and herbs. These are called involtini. There are also braciole, which are meat rolls cooked in sauce. They are usually served as a second course after the pasta.
Images for kids
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See also
In Spanish: Spaghetti and meatballs para niños
