Name: Pesto's Italian Kitchen & Wine Bars Capellini & Meatballs Recipe
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 8 oz Capellini pasta; 1 tbs Salt; 4 quarts Water; 1 lb Ground beef; 1 cup Breadcrumbs; 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated; 1 large Eggs; 2 tbs Garlic, minced; 2 tbs Parsley, chopped; 1 tsp Salt; 1 tsp Black pepper; 2 tbs Olive oil; 2 tbs Olive oil; 1 medium Onion, chopped; 3 tbs Garlic, minced; 28 oz Crushed tomatoes (canned); 1 tsp Dried oregano; 1 tsp Salt; 1 tsp Black pepper; 1 tsp Sugar; 1 tbs Basil, fresh, chopped

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Garlic mayo is a creamy sauce blending mayonnaise with minced garlic, often used to enhance various dishes.

Garlic Mayo

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Capellini | Homemade Meatballs or Sausage | House Red Sauce

In a large pot, bring 4 quarts of water to a boil. Add 1 tablespoon of salt.

Cook the Capellini

Once the water is boiling, add the capellini pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente, usually about 3-4 minutes.

Add Pasta

Drain the pasta in a colander and set aside, reserving a cup of pasta water if needed for the sauce.

Drain and Set Aside

Preheat Oven

In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until fully combined.

Mix Ingredients

Shape the mixture into meatballs, about 1-2 inches in diameter, and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Form Meatballs

Drizzle olive oil over the meatballs and bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until cooked through and browned.

Bake Meatballs

In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until translucent. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.

Sauté Onions and Garlic

Stir in the crushed tomatoes, oregano, salt, black pepper, and sugar. Bring the sauce to a simmer.

Add Tomatoes and Seasonings

Let the sauce simmer for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add fresh basil just before serving.

Cook the Sauce

In the skillet with the red sauce, add the drained capellini pasta and toss to coat well. If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water a little at a time.

Combine Pasta and Sauce

Plate the pasta and top with baked meatballs. Garnish with extra Parmesan cheese and parsley if desired.

Serve with Meatballs

Capellini pasta

Salt

Water

Ground beef

Breadcrumbs

Parmesan cheese, grated

Eggs

Garlic, minced

Parsley, chopped

Black pepper

Olive oil

Onion, chopped

Crushed tomatoes (canned)

Dried oregano

Sugar

Basil, fresh, chopped