Bucket Of Mostaccioli Or Spaghetti Recipe
With 4 meatballs, 2 sausage or Mushrooms.
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Meatballs and Sausages
Sauce
Method
Preparation of Meatballs and Sausages
- 1
Make the Meatballs
In a large bowl, combine ground beef, Italian sausage, breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, grated Parmesan cheese, chopped parsley, black pepper, and salt. Mix well until fully combined.
- 2
Shape the Meatballs
Form the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter. You should get approximately 16 meatballs.
- 3
Cook the Meatballs
In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Once hot, add the meatballs and cook until browned on all sides, about 8-10 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- 4
Cook the Sausages
In the same skillet, add the Italian sausages and cook until browned and cooked through, about 10-12 minutes. Remove and let cool before slicing into pieces.
Preparation of Sauce
- 5
- 6
Simmer the Sauce
Add crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper. Stir well and let simmer for about 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Cooking the Pasta
- 7
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring 4 quarts of salted water to a boil.
- 8
Cook Pasta
Add the mostaccioli or spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Combining Everything
- 9
Combine Pasta and Sauce
In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta with the sauce and mix thoroughly.
- 10
Serve with Meatballs and Sausages
Transfer the pasta to a serving dish. Top with meatballs and sliced sausages. Garnish with additional Parmesan cheese and parsley if desired.