La Tavola Spaghetti with Meatballs Price

La Tavola prepares its Spaghetti with Meatballs by simmering house-made meatballs in a rich tomato sauce until the flavors fully meld. This combination is then served over a generous portion of tender spaghetti, topped with cheese, and accompanied by breadsticks. The price for this Italian-American entree ranges from $12.99 to $13.99.

Diners compare La Tavola's Spaghetti with Meatballs to the version served at Sabatino's Italian Restaurant, a neighborhood institution since 1955. La Tavola's dish is a straightforward presentation of spaghetti, meatballs, and tomato sauce, whereas Sabatino's menu provides a choice of pasta with either a meat sauce or small meatballs. Patrons praise the quality of the house-made meatballs at La Tavola, describing them as tender, flavorful, and generously sized. The rich, classic tomato sauce that perfectly coats the pasta also receives positive mentions. Appetizers like the Buffalo Chicken Wings or Loaded Potato Skins complement the meal.

Spaghetti with meatballs is an Italian-American creation that originated with Italian immigrants in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Meatballs, or polpette, in Italy were smaller and not served with pasta. Italian immigrants in America, where meat was more affordable, created larger meatballs and combined them with spaghetti and tomato sauce, creating a filling meal that became a comfort food. This well-loved dish is available at La Tavola, a cornerstone of Baltimore's Little Italy for three decades, known for its handmade pasta and family recipes.