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Pasta with Tomato Sauce and Meatballs

Pasta with Tomato Sauce and Meatballs
A classic dish of Italian cuisine, rich and flavorful. The soft and tasty meatballs are fried and cooked in a thick and fragrant tomato sauce, which perfectly envelops the pasta. Ideal for a family lunch or a convivial dinner, it is a recipe that wins over both young and old
Yield: 3 servings
Total time: 55 min
Preparation time: 25 min
Cooking time: 30 min
Difficulty:
Cost:
Tools: Bowl, Stove, Non-stick pan
Weight per serving: 400 g
Energy: 905 Kcal
Carbohydrates: 68 g
Fats: 56 g
Proteins: 34 g
Basketball: 2 h 10 min
Allergens: Gluten, Milk
Diet: High-calorie
Pairing: Sangiovese
Occasion: Family dinner

Ingredients

Portions for 3 servings
3
For the pasta and sauce
Pasta (spaghetti)
240 g
350 g
100 g
q.s.
For the meatballs

Directions

It takes 11 steps in 55 min
1 Pasta with Tomato Sauce and Meatballs - step 1
Cut the stale bread crumb into cubes, place it in a bowl, add the milk, and let it absorb for a few minutes
2 Pasta with Tomato Sauce and Meatballs - step 2
Put the ground beef and sausage meat in a bowl and mix well with your hands
3 Pasta with Tomato Sauce and Meatballs - step 3
Add the grated Parmigiano Reggiano, the bread, and the parsley, then mix until you get a compact dough
4 Pasta with Tomato Sauce and Meatballs - step 4
Form the meatballs by shaping them into spheres with a diameter of about 2 centimeters and place them on a tray
5 Pasta with Tomato Sauce and Meatballs - step 5
Place a large pan on the heat with the peanut oil and bring it to temperature
Tip: If you have a kitchen thermometer, check that it has reached 170 degrees
6 Pasta with Tomato Sauce and Meatballs - step 6
Fry the meatballs in the pan for a couple of minutes, then drain them and set them aside
7 Pasta with Tomato Sauce and Meatballs - step 7
Place a large pot with plenty of salted water on the heat for cooking the pasta and bring it to a boil
8 Pasta with Tomato Sauce and Meatballs - step 8
Finely chop the onion and sauté it in a pan with a little olive oil
9 Pasta with Tomato Sauce and Meatballs - step 9
Add the tomato purée, salt, and cook over medium-low heat for a few minutes
10 Pasta with Tomato Sauce and Meatballs - step 10
Also add the meatballs to the pan and let them cook over low heat, stirring, until the pasta is ready
11 Pasta with Tomato Sauce and Meatballs - step 11
Cook the pasta and drain it al dente, add it to the pan with the sauce and toss for a minute over high heat, then serve with a sprinkle of fresh parsley

Cost

By definition, this is a humble dish, even though it is rich in ingredients. Each serving costs less than three euros

Health

The addition of sausage in the meatballs gives the dish a lot of flavor but also quite a few calories. Avoid asking for seconds if you are on a diet
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