Pasta recipes such as this classic recipe for Spaghetti and Meatballs are among our favorites...

 
  MAIN DISHES- PASTA with meats/seafood:
Spaghetti and Meatballs
 

Spaghetti and Meatballs

 

 

Homemade recipe for an old favorite...
 

1 Tbs + 1 tsp. 

 

olive oil, divided

 

1/8 tsp 

 

crushed red pepper flakes

 

1 tsp 

 

minced garlic, divided

 

28 oz 

 

can whole peeled tomatoes, pulsed in blender or food processor until almost smooth

 

 

 

coarse salt

 

¼ cup 

 

whole milk

 

1 slice 

 

(4 inches square and 1-inch thick) white bread, crust removed

 

½ lb 

 

ground pork

 

½ lb 

 

lean ground beef

 

¼ cup 

 

freshly grated aged pecorino Romano cheese, plus more for serving

 

1 large 

 

egg

 

1 Tbs 

 

finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

 

1/8 tsp 

 

freshly ground black pepper

 

¼ tsp 

 

dried marjoram

 

1 Tbs 

 

finely chopped shallot

 

8 oz 

 

spaghetti

 

 

1

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.

2

Heat milk in a saucepan over low heat until warm; remove from heat. Add bread; turn bread until milk is absorbed.

3

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.

4

Add 2-inch meatballs to simmering sauce. After 5 minutes, add 1½-inch balls. After 5 minutes, add 1-inch balls. Stir.

5

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.

 

Servings: 2

 

 Recipe Source

Martha Stewart Living

 

 

 

 

 



 
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