Not all pasta shapes are suited to the same sauce. Whether you’re making marinara or a thick, chunky sauce, here’s when to ...

Some kind of magic happens when a plate of spaghetti is napped with red sauce and crowned with a few glorious meatballs. It’s a magic that works even on average plates in forgettable eateries ...

When I hear spaghetti and meatballs, I envision a lengthy (but rewarding) process of tending to both the meat and simmering sauce on the stovetop. But when a craving for this beloved Italian ...

Some kind of magic happens when a plate of spaghetti is napped with red sauce and crowned with a few glorious meatballs. It’s a magic that works even on average plates in forgettable eateries ...

Simmer them in my savory marinara sauce for meatballs so good, you barely need the pasta. Why are these meatballs so awesome? First, the base is a commingling of ground beef and pork, a fatty ...

Here’s a radical, and delicious, spin on one of our most basic and satisfying dishes: spaghetti and meatballs. In this case, I’ve swapped out tomato sauce for a rich-tasting sesame peanut ...

and let sauce cook until meatballs are done, about 10 minutes. Remove lid and let sauce continue to cook, stirring gently if necessary. Now cook the pasta while sauce continues to cook.

I love these meatballs served over rice or with crusty bread to catch the zippy sauce. But, then again, a little spaghetti never did a plate of meatballs any harm. Melissa Clark has been a ...