Spaghetti with Meatballs

 

INGREDIENTS :

• Meatballs 1 small onion 2 cloves garlic 1 lb.

• lean ground beef (or veal) 1 egg 1/3 cup breadcrumbs 1 tbsp.

• fresh parsley 1 tsp.

• dried oregano 1 tsp.

• salt (or to taste) 1/2 tsp.

• fresh black pepper Preheat oven to 400F.

• Finely chop onion and garlic and place in a mixing bowl.

• Add all other ingredients and mix by hand until well blended.

• Roll into 1-inch balls (or larger, if you wish).

• Place meatballs onto a tray and bake in oven for 10 minutes, or until meatballs are browned.

• Makes about 20 meatballs.

• Tomato sauce: 2 tbsp.

• olive oil 2 small onions, finely chopped 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped 4 28 oz.

• cans plum tomatoes 2 tsp.

• salt 1 tsp.

• fresh black pepper Bunch fresh basil, chopped Heat olive oil in large heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat.

• Add onions and garlic and saute until lightly browned.

• Add crushed plum tomatoes, breaking tomatoes with back of wooden spoon.

• Add seasoning and bring to a boil.

• Lower heat and simmer sauce for 20 minutes, adjusting salt and pepper, if required.

• Add browned meatballs to sauce and simmer additional 15 minutes.

• Serve with spaghetti or linguini.

• Serves 8 to 10. 

Source : Foods Recipe

Categories: DINNER, EUROPEAN CUISINE