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Homemade recipe
for an old favorite...
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1
Tbs + 1 tsp. |
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olive oil, divided |
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1/8
tsp |
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crushed red pepper flakes |
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1
tsp |
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minced garlic, divided |
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28
oz |
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can
whole peeled tomatoes, pulsed in blender
or food processor until almost smooth |
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coarse salt |
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¼
cup |
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whole milk |
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1
slice |
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(4
inches square and 1-inch thick) white
bread, crust removed |
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½
lb |
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ground pork |
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½
lb |
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lean
ground beef |
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¼
cup |
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freshly grated aged pecorino Romano
cheese, plus more for serving |
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1
large |
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egg |
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1
Tbs |
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finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley |
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1/8
tsp |
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freshly ground black pepper |
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¼
tsp |
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dried marjoram |
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1
Tbs |
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finely chopped shallot |
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8
oz |
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spaghetti |
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Heat 1
Tablespoon oil, the red pepper flakes, and ½
teaspoon garlic in a large saucepan over medium
heat until garlic is sizzling, about 30 seconds.
Stir in tomatoes and ½ teaspoon salt. Reduce
heat to low; simmer 30 minutes. |
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Heat milk in
a saucepan over low heat until warm; remove from
heat. Add bread; turn bread until milk is
absorbed. |
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When cool
enough to handle, squeeze out excess milk.
Finely chop bread; place in a large bowl.
Discard milk. Add meats, cheeses, egg, parsley,
½ teaspoon salt, pepper, marjoram, remaining 1
teaspoon oil and ½ teaspoon garlic, and the
shallot. Using your hands, mix until just
combined. Moisten hands, and roll meat mixture
into balls of different sizes: nine 1-inch
balls, six 1½-inch balls, and two 2-inch balls.
Place on baking sheet. |
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Add 2-inch
meatballs to simmering sauce. After 5 minutes,
add 1½-inch balls. After 5 minutes, add 1-inch
balls. Stir. |
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Meanwhile,
bring a large stockpot of water to a boil; add
salt. Add pasta; cook until al dente, about 8
minutes. Drain; return pasta to pot. Add ¼-cup
sauce; toss. Serve pasta in bowls with meatballs
and extra sauce, and cheese on the side. |
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Servings: 2 |
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Recipe Source |
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Martha Stewart Living |
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