Skillet Spaghetti and Meatballs
 
 
Serves: 5 to 6 servings
Ingredients
  • 1 (16-ounce) package spaghetti
  • 8 cups cold water
  • 1 cup thinly sliced onion
  • 3 cloves garlic, sliced
  • 4½ teaspoons kosher salt, divided
  • 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes with basil
  • 1 (12-ounce) package Italian-style pre-made chicken meatballs, such as Aidells
  • 2 sprigs fresh basil
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • Garnish: grated Parmesan cheese, torn basil leaves
Instructions
  1. In a 12-inch cast-iron skillet, combine spaghetti, 8 cups water, onion, garlic, and 2 teaspoons salt. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until pasta is al dente, approximately 14 minutes. Drain all but 1 cup of water from skillet.
  2. Reduce heat to medium; stir-in remaining 2½ teaspoons salt, tomato, meatballs, basil, sugar, and red pepper. Bring to a boil; cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until heated through, approximately 5 minutes.
  3. Garnish with Parmesan and basil, if desired.
Recipe by Southern Cast Iron at https://southerncastiron.com/skillet-spaghetti-and-meatballs/