Jun 09 2026
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Linguini With Meatballs Recipe

Inspired by Red White and Brew
Time1h
Serves4

with plenty of homemade sauce and three meatballs

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Ingredients

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Meatballs

Sauce

Pasta

Garnish

Method

Meatballs Preparation

  1. 1

    Mix Ingredients

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

  2. 2

    Form Meatballs

    Wet your hands slightly, take portions of the mixture, and roll them into balls about the size of a golf ball. You should get about 3 large meatballs.

  3. 3

    Cook Meatballs

    In a large skillet over medium heat, heat a little olive oil and add the meatballs. Cook for about 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally until browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside.

Sauce Preparation

  1. 4

    Sauté Aromatics

    In the same skillet, add olive oil and sauté the diced onion until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.

  2. 5

    Add Tomatoes and Seasonings

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

  3. 6

    Add Meatballs

    Return the cooked meatballs to the skillet and simmer in the sauce for about 15-20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.

Pasta Cooking

  1. 7

    Cook Linguini

    In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the linguini and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes.

  2. 8

    Drain and Combine

    Drain the linguini and return it to the pot. Add the sauce with meatballs and toss to combine well.

Serving

  1. 9

    Plate the Dish

    Serve the linguini with meatballs in bowls, garnished with additional grated Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley.

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