Spaghetti with meatballs is a comforting dish that combines the tenderness of pasta with the juicy flavor of meatballs, all bathed in a homemade tomato sauce. It's a recipe that requires patience and love in every step, from preparing the meatballs to cooking the sauce. The final result is an explosion of flavors that transports you to the table of an authentic Italian trattoria. Enjoy your meal.
Meatballs are carefully formed, then browned in a skillet until juicy.
The tomato sauce is prepared with care, simmered over medium heat until thickened.
The spaghetti is cooked al dente and mixed with the delicious meatball sauce, ready to enjoy with joy.
Spaghetti with Meatballs
Ingredients
1 pound of Ground beef
2 Pearl onions
1 Egg
2 tablespoons of Chopped parsley
¼ cup of Flour
1 cup of Oil
6 Tomatoes
4 tablespoons of Tomato paste
1 liter of Water
350 grams of Spaghetti
4 Basil leaves
Parmesan cheese for garnish
1 pinch of Salt
1 pinch of Pepper
Preparation
Step 1 : The onions are diced into small cubes.
Step 2 : The ground beef is placed in a bowl along with the onion, egg, and parsley.
Step 3 : Salt and pepper are added to taste.
Step 4 : Small meatballs are formed with clean hands.
Step 5 : The flour is placed on a plate to coat the meatballs, shaking off any excess flour.
Step 6 : Oil is heated in a skillet over medium heat and the meatballs are fried, stirring constantly for 6 to 10 minutes before removing them from the heat and letting them rest.
Step 7 : In a pot, add the peeled, seedless, and chopped tomatoes, tomato paste, salt, and pepper to taste.
Step 8 : Cook over medium heat for 10 minutes until the sauce has reduced and thickened.
Step 9 : Then, remove the pot from the heat and pour the sauce over the meatballs.
Step 10 : In another pot with 1 liter of water and 2 tablespoons of salt, bring to a boil, then add the spaghetti and cook for 10 minutes or until al dente.
Step 11 : Drain and mix with the meatball sauce.
Step 12 : Finally, garnish with basil leaves and Parmesan cheese to taste.
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