Spaghetti W/meatball Recipe
Spaghetti and MeatBall 1.
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Meatballs
Sauce
Method
Pasta Preparation
- 1
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring 4 liters of water to a rolling boil. Add 1 tablespoon of salt to the boiling water.
- 2
Cook Spaghetti
Add 400 grams of spaghetti to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions, usually about 8-10 minutes, until al dente.
- 3
Drain Spaghetti
Once cooked, drain the spaghetti in a colander and set aside.
Meatball Preparation
- 4
Mix Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine 500 grams of ground beef, 1 cup of breadcrumbs, 50 grams of grated Parmesan cheese, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 egg, 1 teaspoon of salt, 0.5 teaspoon of black pepper, and 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning.
- 5
Form Meatballs
Using your hands, mix the ingredients until well combined, then form into meatballs about the size of golf balls.
- 6
Sauce Preparation
- 7
Sauté Garlic
In the same skillet used for the meatballs, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Once hot, add 2 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- 8
Add Tomatoes
Pour in 800 grams of crushed canned tomatoes and stir well.
- 9
Season Sauce
Add 1 teaspoon of salt, 0.5 teaspoon of black pepper, 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning, and 1 teaspoon of sugar to the sauce. Stir well and let simmer for 10 minutes.
- 10
Combine Meatballs
Add the cooked meatballs back into the sauce and let them simmer together for another 5-10 minutes.
Final Assembly
- 11
Serve
On a plate, serve a portion of spaghetti topped with meatballs and sauce. Garnish with additional Parmesan cheese and fresh basil if desired.