13:54, 05 Jun 2023, author: Ermakova M.

Spaghetti with meatballs in tomato sauce

Name: Spaghetti with meatballs in tomato sauce
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian, American
Ingredients: Spaghetti - 450 gr; Ground beef - 450 gr; Breadcrumbs - 1/3 tbsp.; Parsley - ¼ tbsp. in a broken state; Parmesan - ¼ grated + for serving; Egg - 1; Garlic - 3 cloves; Red pepper flakes - ½ tsp; Olive oil - 2 tbsp.; Onion - ½ chopped; Canned tomatoes - 800 gr; Bay leaf - 1 pc.; Freshly ground black pepper

Today we will prepare a pasta loved by everyone, but with the addition of meatballs, which is prepared simply and quickly.

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It was invented by Italian emigrants who moved to America, where there was always a lot of beef. It is for this reason that this cooking option has gained great popularity. And this is good news, because now we have a recipe for such an Italian-American pasta.

Spaghetti with meatballs in tomato sauce

Кухня: Italian, American, обед, калории: 221, время приготовления: 00:70

Ингредиенты

Spaghetti - 450 gr

Ground beef - 450 gr

Breadcrumbs - 1/3 tbsp.

Parsley - ¼ tbsp. in a broken state

Parmesan - ¼ grated + for serving

Egg - 1

Garlic - 3 cloves

Red pepper flakes - ½ tsp

Olive oil - 2 tbsp.

Onion - ½ chopped

Canned tomatoes - 800 gr

Bay leaf - 1 pc.

Freshly ground black pepper

Рецепт

1. Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Drain the water.

2. Separately, in a large bowl, mix beef with breadcrumbs, chopped parsley, grated Parmesan, egg, finely chopped garlic, 1 teaspoon salt, and red pepper flakes. Blend until smooth, then shape into 16 balls.

3. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides, about 10 minutes. Transfer meatballs to a plate.

4. Add the onion to the same pot where the meatballs were fried and cook until softened, 5 minutes. Add chopped tomatoes and bay leaf, stir. Season with salt and pepper and bring to a boil. Return the meatballs to the pot and cover with a lid. Simmer until sauce thickens, 8 to 10 minutes.

5. Remove from heat, add cooked spaghetti to the pan, stir.

6. Serve pasta with a serving of meatballs and sauce. Sprinkle with parmesan before serving.