A new twist on a classic dish. Chinese Spaghetti and Meatballs is an Asian-Italian fusion pasta recipe.
Juicy pork meatballs, a spicy Asian sauce, sautéed mushrooms, and classic spaghetti noodles. Better than take-out!
We love playing in the kitchen creating great-tasting fusion food. Greek nachos are a prime example. Moroccan lamb egg rolls are a delicious twist too.
Who doesn’t love a great spaghetti and meatball dinner? I know it is always a favourite around here.
There are many wonderful variations for this classic meal. So many ways to make the sauce. Different meats to make the wonderful juicy meatballs, and of course your choice of pasta. I think you can pretty well make classic spaghetti and meatballs different every time.
RECIPE and INSTRUCTIONS for Asian spaghetti and meatballs can be found at the bottom of this post.
For this Chinese pasta recipe, I decided to make pork meatballs. There are lots of Chinese recipes that incorporate chicken, so I wanted to switch it up.
The regular tomato sauce was replaced with a sweet and spicy chili sauce, and I also sautéed some fresh mushrooms for some added texture and flavour.
This Asian Spaghetti Recipe Needs:
- ground pork
- sliced white bread
- Worcestershire sauce
- salt
- pepper
- garlic
- sweet Thai chili sauce
- soy sauce
- Sriracha sauce
- red chili paste
- honey
- garlic powder
- pasta
- olive oil
- Agave
- dry white wine
- rice wine vinegar
- cornstarch
- sesame oil
- fresh mushrooms
- garnish like pea shoots, sesame seeds, or peanuts (optional)
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Making Chinese Spaghetti and Meatballs
This easy noodle recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner. There are a few steps, but nothing is difficult. Full instructions can be found in the recipe card.
Step One: Making the Pork Meatballs
- Combine the meatball ingredients in a bowl.
- Shape into balls (about the size of golf balls).
- Bake in the oven for about 30 minutes.
- Remove from oven, and drain on paper towels to remove excess fat.
Step Two: Making The Spicy Asian Sauce
- Combine all the meatball sauce ingredients in a bowl.
- Add the cooked meatballs and toss.
Step Three: Preparing the Chinese Noodles
- Whisk the sauce ingredients in a small bowl.
- Cook the pasta according to the package directions.
- Drain and add a touch of oil.
- Heat the sauce in a wok or skillet.
- Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until thickened.
- Add the drained pasta noodles and toss.
Step Four: Mushrooms and Garnish
- You can totally omit this step if you like. However, it does add to the dish.
- Thinly slice the fresh mushrooms.
- Cook in a small pan with a bit of oil.
Now it’s time to eat. Plate the spaghetti into serving bowls. Top with several meatballs. Garnish. Dig in.
Suggestions/Recipe Tips
Pasta – I used spaghetti noodles, but feel free to use any type of pasta you like. Rice noodles or soba noodles would be delicious too.
Meatballs – are made from pork, but beef, chicken, and turkey are great alternatives.
Vegetables/Garnish – if mushrooms are not your thing, try some grated carrots or green onion. Peanuts and sesame seeds are also delicious.
Spices/Seasonings – easily adjusted to your liking. Make it as spicy as you like, or not at all.
Storage – make lots, this recipe keeps several days in the fridge. Perfect for another meal during the week. Store in a sealed container. Reheat in a covered dish at a moderate temperature in the oven.
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Chinese Spaghetti and Meatballs
Ingredients
For the Pork Meatballs:
- 24 ounces ground pork
- 2 slices white bread (no crust and soaked in water just enough to cover the bread)
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons Thai sweet red chili sauce
For the Meatball Sauce:
- 4 tablespoons organic soy sauce
- 1 tablespoons Sriracha sauce
- 2 tablespoons red chili paste
- 3 tablespoons raw organic honey
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
For the Spaghetti:
- 16 ounces pasta (spaghetti or linguini)
- 1 teaspoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons Agave nectar
- 3 tablespoons red chili sauce
- ½ cup organic soy sauce
- ½ cup water
- ½ cup dry white wine
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 6 fresh mushrooms (sliced)
Instructions
To make the Meatball Sauce:
- Combine all ingredients in a bowl.
- Set aside till ready to use.
To make the Meatballs:
- Preheat oven to 400º F and get a pan/dish ready and set aside.
- Combine all the meatball ingredients together, but DO NOT over mix.
- Shape into balls (about the size of a golf ball) and place in prepared pan/dish.
- Bake in oven for about 30 minutes until browned and cooked through.
- Remove from oven, cool slightly and place meatballs on paper towel to drain any excess fat.
- Combine the sauce with the meatballs and set aside.
To make the Spaghetti:
- Bring a large pot of water to boil.
- When it is boiling, season water with salt and cook pasta according to package directions.
- While pasta is cooking get the sauce ready by combing all ingredients except olive oil and garlic.
- In a wok heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
- Add sauce mixture and cook till thickened (about 2 minutes).
- Drain cooked pasta and add to sauce in wok.
- Sauté the fresh mushrooms in a bit of olive oil in a shallow fry pan.
When ready to serve:
- Place some of the pasta from the wok into a serving bowl.
- Top with 3-4 meatballs that are covered in sauce.
- Add some mushrooms to the bowl.
- Garnish (I used fresh pea shoots).
- ENJOY!!
Kay
Fantastic idea, bringing an Asian twist into a classic Italian recipe, i also love that you use agave nectar in the ingredients a great substitute for sugar, we use it a lot in our recipes at home.
I will give this a try over the weekend, thank you for sharing this recipe 🙂
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
ENJOY….this is such a fun recipe. A great twist on the traditional recipe, and so much better than takeout.
Debi
I made this dish this weekend. I used meatless meatballs, but otherwise followed the recipe. It was delicious. My family loved it!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
Glad you could adapt the recipe your family liked.
Neha
Wow love chinese flavors and never tried it before like this. I need to make these soon, pinning for now!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
Hope you give this recipe a try. It is a delicious twist on the classic dish.
Jamie
What a creative and delicious twist on spaghetti and meatballs! My whole family loved this and asked for seconds! Next time I’ll be making a double batch to have for leftovers the next day. Thank you!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
So glad your family enjoyed this tasty meatball recipe. It is a fun twist on the classic dish.
Sam
Yum, this spaghetti and meatballs look amazing. I love that the Chinese-style twist in there, the flavours sound incredible. Love how easy it is to make. Can’t wait to try it.
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
The flavours are amazing. Hope you give this recipe a try soon.
Daniela
Yum I love the pasta meat combo and these meatballs sound so full of flavor! Def wanna make this spaghetti dish :)!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
ENJOY this fun and tasty dish. I know your family will love it.
Monica
What a terrific twist on a classic! I love all the flavors and it’s always great to have new meatball options, since they tend to be a big hit with my youngest.
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
You can never have too many delicious meatball recipes. This is a fun twist on the classic. ENJOY!
Ramona
Can i just say that these pictures are amazing and so is the dish! I made these the other night and I knew that it would be on my plate again. The thought of this dish never fails to not make me drool! I cant wait to make this recipe again. Thank you for sharing.
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
I am so glad you enjoyed this recipe. It is a winner in our house too.
Mama Maggie's Kitchen
My mouth is literally watering. My family will love to have this Spaghetti on their plates.
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
I hope your family enjoys this dinner as much as we do.
Tracy
This is a family favorite! The meatballs come together so fast and that sauce is so so yummy. Perfect for that spaghetti and meatballs craving but switching it up!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
I love this take on spaghetti and meatballs. Always a fun and tasty meal.
Candice
These meatballs are to die for! Such a great idea to infuse these Italian style meatballs with Asian flavors. This is how delicious all meatballs should be… great recipe!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
Go glad you enjoyed this fun take on spaghetti and meatballs.
Lori | The Kitchen Whisperer
Oh Gloria this is outstanding!!! I am seriously crushing hard on this recipe! I absolutely LOVE the twist you put on classic spaghetti and meatballs!!!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
Thanks so much. Hope you give this recipe a try.
Chef Dennis
OMG what a great idea! I would never have thought to make an Asian version of spaghetti and meatballs.
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
You really need to give this recipe a try. It is a fun and tasty twist on the classic.
Kristin
Love this idea! Pasta is a staple in our meal planning so I can always use ideas to change it up a little. Love the pork meatballs, too. Can’t wait to try this!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
This really is a fun and delicious fusion dish. Hope you give it a try.
Toni Dash
This quickly became a favorite meal at my house!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
So glad to hear you enjoyed the recipe. We do too.