Capellini Recipe
San Marzano pomodoro sauce, beef and pork meatballs, young basil and parmesan
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Meatballs
Sauce
Method
Pasta Preparation
- 1
Cook the Capellini
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the capellini and cook according to package instructions, usually around 3-4 minutes, until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Meatball Preparation
- 2
Make the Meatballs
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan, egg, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix until just combined.
- 3
Shape the Meatballs
Form the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
- 4
Cook the Meatballs
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook for about 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally until they are browned on all sides and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
Sauce Preparation
- 5
- 6
Combine
Add the cooked meatballs to the sauce and let them simmer together for another 10 minutes. Stir in the fresh basil leaves.
Assembly
- 7
Combine and Serve
In a large bowl, combine the cooked capellini with the meatball sauce. Toss gently to coat. Serve with additional grated Parmesan cheese on top.