Spaghetti and meatballs

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Spaghetti served with meatballs.
Spaghetti served with meatballs.
For the song, see On Top of Spaghetti.

Spaghetti and meatballs is a dish that usually consists of spaghetti, tomato sauce and meatballs.

A staple of Italian-American cuisine, spaghetti and meatballs is a combination originating in 19th century Sicily and Puglia.[1] In today's world, it is commonly believed to be unknown in Italy, where pasta (including spaghetti) is served as a first course (usually -- but not exclusively -- with some tomato-based sauce), and meat (including meatballs) is usually served as a second course. It is considered obsolete in early 21st century southern Italy.

[edit] References

  1. ^ Phillips, Kyle. Spaghetti With Meatballs Is An American Invention. Italian Cuisine Truisms. About.com.


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