Linguine & Meatballs Recipe
Meatballs, house-made marinara, parmesan cheese, linguine pasta
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Ingredients
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Meatballs
Marinara Sauce
Linguine
Garnish
Method
Meatballs
- 1
Prepare the Meatball Mixture
In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix until all ingredients are well incorporated.
- 2
Form the Meatballs
Using your hands, form the mixture into meatballs about 1 inch in diameter. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 3
Bake the Meatballs
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Bake the meatballs for 20-25 minutes or until they are browned and cooked through.
Marinara Sauce
- 4
- 5
Add the Tomatoes and Season
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, black pepper, and sugar. Bring to a simmer and reduce heat to low. Let it cook for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 6
Combine with Meatballs
Once the meatballs are cooked, add them to the marinara sauce and let them simmer together for an additional 10 minutes.
Linguine
- 7
Assembly and Garnish
- 8
Combine and Serve
In a large serving bowl, combine the cooked linguine with the marinara sauce and meatballs. Toss gently to coat the pasta. Serve hot, garnished with extra grated Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley as desired.