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    Home Β» Pasta Recipes Β» Spicy Sriracha Spaghetti and Meatballs

    Spicy Sriracha Spaghetti and Meatballs

    Mar 31, 2020 Β· by Valentina Β· 23 Comments

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    Spicy Sriracha Spaghetti and Meatballs is bursting with deep and fresh flavors that will keep you coming back for more. This super hearty and delicious meal is a fantastic choice for a cool night, but it works all year long.Spicy Sriracha Spaghetti and Meatballs with chopsticks in a white dish and a cast iron pan with more

    Inspiration

    My recipe inspiration comes from all over -- conversations with people, what I see at the Farmers Market, the season, my mood, etc.

    This recipe was a bit different, and this is 100% true -- I was inspired to make this because I love the way "Spicy Sriracha Spaghetti" sounds. It has a nice ring to it. Don't you think? πŸ˜‰

    And yes, I also knew all of the flavors that would go into it would be a delicious combination, and that it would a super comforting dish.

    This is perfect for a busy weeknight meal and impressive enough for a weekend dinner party.

    The Ingredients

    The meatballs:

    • beef
    • Sriracha sauce
    • plain yogurt
    • eggs
    • breadcrumbs
    • brown sugar and salt

    Spicy sriracha meatballs in a cast iron skillet

    The sauce:

    • grapeseed oil
    • onion
    • garlic
    • tomato purΓ©e
    • Sriracha sauce
    • brown sugar and salt
    • cilantro

    Spicy Sriracha Spaghetti and Meatballs is fairly quick and easy to whip up, and you likely have most of the ingredients on hand.

    Spricy Siracha spaghetti and meatballs in a white square dish with chopsticks

    Substitutions

    • If you'd like to make this dish gluten-free, use brown rice spaghetti and gluten-free bread crumbs -- or, you can even use Spaghetti squash. (Here's how to prepare the squash.)
    • While the recipe calls for beef, you can substitute with ground turkey or chicken if you prefer.
    • Don't have the yogurt? Use sour cream or half the amount of heavy cream.
    • If you don't have breadcrumbs, you can toast whatever bread you have, let it cool and then put it in a food processor with the blade attachment and blend until you have tiny crumbs.
    • Of course you can use any shape of pasta you have, too.

    Serving Suggestions

    Honestly, this would do on its own for a fantastic comfort food meal. However, to make it more of a well rounded meal, I'd add a salad and maybe some crusty bread on the side. Below are a few salads that would be great with it.

    • Fried Lemon Caesar Salad
    • Asian-Style Slaw with Basil
    • Peach and Avocado Salad with Zucchini

    And if you want a similar flavor profile in a burger, you'll also love my Spicy Sriracha Burger!

    Spicy Sriracha Burger with slices of lime on white plateI hope you love this Sriracha spaghetti as much as my family and I do!

    More recipes with Sriracha Sauce:

    • Spicy Poke Nachos
    • Sesame Sriracha Honey Glazed Tofu Broccoli
    • Spicy Sriracha Salmon Basil Burger
    • Honey Garlic Sriracha Chicken
    Spicy Sriracha Spaghetti and Meatballs

    Spicy Sriracha Spaghetti and Meatballs

    Valentina K. Wein
    Spicy Sriracha Spaghetti and Meatballs is bursting with deep and fresh flavors that will keep you coming back for more. This super hearty and delicious meal is a fantastic choice for a cool night, but it works all year long!
    5 from 5 votes
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    Prep Time 35 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Total Time 45 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6
    Calories 448 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    For the meatballs:

    • 1 pound ground beef
    • 3 tablespoons Sriracha sauce
    • 2 tablespoons plain yogurt (low or whole fat)
    • 2 teaspoons brown sugar
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • ΒΌ cup fine breadcrumbs
    • 1 large egg

    For the Sauce:

    • 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil
    • 1 cup yellow onion, finely chopped
    • 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
    • 3 cups tomato purΓ©e
    • 3 tablespoons Sriracha sauce
    • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, finely chopped
    • 1 pound dry spaghetti

    Instructions
     

    For the meatballs

    • In a medium mixing bowl, combine the beef, Sriracha, yogurt, brown sugar, salt, bread crumbs, and egg. With a spoon, or your hands, mix the ingredients only until they are evenly combined. (Do not over mix!) Use your hands or a cookie scoop to form the mixture into 1 to 2-inch balls and place them on a plate. Cover and set aside.

    For the sauce

    • Over low-medium heat, in a large sautΓ© pan, cook the onions in the oil until soft, about 4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for another minute or so.
    • Stir in the tomato purΓ©e, Sriracha sauce, brown sugar, and salt.
    • Bring to a boil and then immediately reduce heat to low and simmer until the sauce thickens slightly, about fifteen minutes.
    • Then stir in the cilantro.
    • Add the prepared meatballs to the sauce, cover, and continue to simmer until the meatballs are cooked through, about 8 minutes. (About half way through the cooking process, remove the lid and gently move the meatballs around a bit.)
    • While the meatballs are cooking, cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until it's al dente -- just tender but still firm to bite. Drain the pasta and then return it to the pot and drizzle it with olive oil. Cover and set aside.
    • When the meatballs are cooked, add them, along with the sauce, to pasta and toss to coat, taking care not to break the meatballs. (If you prefer, you can keep the meatballs and sauce separate and serve it over each portion of pasta.)
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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. angiesrecipes

      March 31, 2020 at 7:43 pm

      Love the hot sauce! This is a perfectly comforting and delicious lunch or dinner. Hellje, I could even enjoy it as the breakfast!! LOL Thanks for sharing, Valetina.

      Reply
      • valentina

        April 01, 2020 at 5:39 pm

        Thanks, Angie. I love noodles for breakfast. πŸ™‚ ~Valentina

        Reply
    2. Kathy @ Beyond the Chicken Coop

      April 01, 2020 at 5:37 am

      I'm loving the spicy twist on this sauce! This is a great way to change up regular old spaghetti and meatballs.

      Reply
      • valentina

        April 01, 2020 at 5:38 pm

        Thanks, Kathy! Yes, it's a fun twist. πŸ™‚ ~Valentina

        Reply
    3. Marissa

      April 01, 2020 at 11:45 am

      What a great idea to make a spicy, zippy version of classic spaghetti and meatballs! We love a good pasta dish so this needs to be on the menu!

      Reply
      • valentina

        April 01, 2020 at 5:36 pm

        Thanks, Marissa. Hope you love it! πŸ™‚ ~Valentina

        Reply
    4. Kim Lange

      April 01, 2020 at 2:40 pm

      My hubby loves sriracha! What a yummy twist on spaghetti! Hope you are staying safe Valentina! Pinned. xo

      Reply
      • valentina

        April 01, 2020 at 5:37 pm

        Thanks for pinning, Kim. Hope you and your family are staying well and safe, too! πŸ™‚ ~Valentina

        Reply
    5. Mimi

      April 02, 2020 at 5:42 am

      Mmmmmm I’m all for anything spicy, whether sriracha or cayenne.... so I’m all over this! It looks so good. One question. Why sugar in the meatballs?

      Reply
      • valentina

        April 02, 2020 at 4:42 pm

        Thanks, Mimi! When I was testing this recipe I tried it with and without the sugar. I liked it much better with it -- it seems to balance out the flavors. And I love the tiny bit of sweetness with the heat from the Sriracha. πŸ™‚ ~Valentina

        Reply
    6. Dawn - Girl Heart Food

      April 03, 2020 at 4:04 am

      You had me at Sriracha! I seriously love that stuff. Plus, who doesn't love meatballs? So comforting and just what we all need right now! All I'd need is a big hunk of bread to dip into that delicious sauce! Hope you are doing well, Valentina! Have a great weekend πŸ™‚

      Reply
      • valentina

        April 07, 2020 at 4:30 pm

        Thanks, Dawn. I'm with you about Sriracha. It's always at the ready in our house. πŸ™‚ ~Valentina

        Reply
    7. David Scott Allen

      April 03, 2020 at 10:14 pm

      Not ever having had Sriracha sauce, I have no idea what all the buzz is about! I wish someday I could try

      Reply
      • valentina

        April 07, 2020 at 4:31 pm

        Oh sorry, David. You eat such delicious food -- it shouldn't be missed! Thanks for checking it out anyway. πŸ™‚ ~Valentina

        Reply
    8. priya

      April 04, 2020 at 3:20 pm

      Spaghetti and meatballs are the CLASSIC combo ever. looks so good πŸ™‚

      Reply
      • valentina

        April 07, 2020 at 4:32 pm

        Thank you, Priya. I agree - so classic and so good! πŸ™‚ ~Valentina

        Reply
    9. Jeff the Chef

      April 05, 2020 at 1:55 pm

      I don't know why putting sriracha in a dish like this is so surprising to me. I love a spicy meat-a-balls! I usually use something like hot cherry peppers, or red pepper flakes … but I'm sure sriracha is a great choice. And I've always got it around. Thanks for the recipe!

      Reply
      • valentina

        April 07, 2020 at 4:32 pm

        Hope you try it, Jeff. I love spicy meatballs and adding the hot cherry peppers is something I'll try now. πŸ™‚ ~Valentina

        Reply
        • Jeff the Chef

          April 18, 2020 at 7:23 am

          I got that hot tip from one of Lidia Bastianich's cookbooks.

          Reply
    10. 2pots2cook

      April 08, 2020 at 6:08 am

      The nights are still quite cold over here but sriracha is our four seasons' favourite ! And with spaghetti and some lettuce aside; oh yes ! Thank you and be safe πŸ™‚

      Reply
      • valentina

        April 08, 2020 at 5:58 pm

        I love food like this on chilly nights! Thanks for visiting, Davorka. Hope you're well! πŸ™‚ ~Valentina

        Reply
    11. David @ Spiced

      April 20, 2020 at 3:49 am

      What a fun idea! I like to put some red pepper flakes into my meatballs, but the sriracha twist sounds delicious here. I'm glad you got inspired because now I'm inspired to try this recipe out! πŸ™‚

      Reply
      • valentina

        April 20, 2020 at 5:38 pm

        Yay! Awesome, David. Hope you love it. πŸ™‚ ~Valentina

        Reply

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