Bolognese Pasta With Meatballs Recipe
Make Bolognese Pasta With Meatballs Recipe in just 1h 15m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Meatballs
Bolognese Sauce
Pasta
Garnish
Method
Prepare Meatballs
- 1
Mix Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
- 2
Form Meatballs
Shape the mixture into small meatballs, about the size of a golf ball, and place them on a plate.
Cook Meatballs
- 3
Brown Meatballs
In a large skillet, heat a tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook until browned on all sides, about 8-10 minutes. Remove them from the skillet and set aside.
Make Bolognese Sauce
- 4
Sauté Vegetables
In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of olive oil. Add chopped onion, carrot, and celery. Sauté until the vegetables are soft, about 5-7 minutes.
- 5
Add Garlic
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- 6
Combine Sauce Ingredients
Add crushed canned tomatoes, tomato paste, red wine, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
- 7
Simmer Sauce
Return the meatballs to the skillet, cover, and let the sauce simmer for about 30 minutes on low heat.
Cook Pasta
- 8
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring salted water (1 tablespoon of salt) to a boil.
- 9
Cook Spaghetti
Add spaghetti to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes.
- 10
Drain Pasta
Once cooked, drain the spaghetti and return it to the pot.
Combine and Serve
- 11
Mix Pasta and Sauce
Toss the cooked spaghetti with the Bolognese sauce until well coated.
- 12
Garnish
Serve the pasta on plates, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil leaves.
