Meatballs over Linguine recipe served on a plate, by Pekin the Chef
Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsAntoni's Italian CafeMeatballs Over Linguine Recipe

Meatballs Over Linguine Recipe

Time45m
Serves4

Served in a red meat sauce over linguine with Romano cheese.

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Ingredients

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Meatballs and Sauce

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Make the Meatballs

    In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are incorporated. Form mixture into meatballs, approximately 1.5 inches in diameter.

  2. 2

    Cook the Meatballs

    Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add meatballs and cook until browned on all sides, about 6-8 minutes. Remove meatballs and set aside.

  3. 3

    Prepare the Sauce

    In the same skillet, add crushed tomatoes and sugar. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer. Return the meatballs to the skillet and cover. Let simmer for 20 minutes, allowing the meatballs to cook through and flavors to meld.

  4. 4

    Cook the Linguine

    While the sauce is simmering, cook linguine according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

  5. 5

    Serve

    Serve the meatballs and sauce over a bed of linguine. Sprinkle with additional Romano cheese before serving.

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