Best 5 Bucatini With Bacon Sauce And Meatballs Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey with our delectable Bucatini with Bacon Sauce and Meatballs. This classic Italian dish combines the richness of bacon and the savory goodness of meatballs, all tossed with perfectly cooked bucatini pasta. Experience a symphony of flavors as the smoky bacon sauce coats each strand of pasta, while the tender meatballs provide a burst of juicy, savory delight.

In addition to the main recipe, we offer variations to cater to diverse preferences. Explore the simplicity of Bucatini all'Amatriciana, where the vibrant flavors of tomatoes and guanciale (or pancetta) take center stage. For a vegetarian twist, try our Bucatini with Roasted Eggplant and Tomato Sauce, a medley of roasted vegetables and tangy tomato sauce.

For those seeking a hearty and flavorful meal, our Bucatini with Sausage and Broccoli Rabe is sure to satisfy. The spicy sausage and slightly bitter broccoli rabe create a harmonious balance of flavors, complemented by the richness of the pasta.

Each recipe includes step-by-step instructions, cooking tips, and detailed ingredient lists to ensure success in your culinary endeavors. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a novice in the kitchen, our recipes will guide you towards creating a delicious and memorable meal.

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PASTA BUCATINI WITH BACON SAUCE AND MEATBALLS



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Make and share this Pasta Bucatini With Bacon Sauce and Meatballs recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Paulas Pleasers

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h20m

Yield 8-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

7 -8 slices regular bacon
1 large onion, diced
1 garlic clove, minced
salt & freshly ground black pepper
oil, for greasing pan
1 1/2 lbs ground turkey, plus
1 lb Italian sausage
3/4 cup breadcrumbs (made from day old Italian bread)
3/4 cup freshly grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese, plus more for serving
3/4 cup fresh parsley leaves, chopped
2 -3 garlic cloves, minced (not too fine)
2 eggs
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 lb bucatini pasta

Steps:

  • Directions.
  • For the bacon sauce: Cut the bacon into pieces. Using a big saute pan or skillet that has a cover, cook over medium heat until almost crispy. Don't drain the fat. Add the onions to the pan. When the onions are almost cooked and start to become translucent, add the garlic and salt and pepper to taste. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes, and then add tomatoes and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover and simmer on low for about an hour to an hour and a half.
  • For the meatballs: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Grease a baking sheet. In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey, sausage, breadcrumbs, Parmigiano-Reggiano, parsley, garlic, eggs and some salt and pepper. Form into 1 to 1 1/2-inch meatballs and place on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 5 minutes. Then turn the oven down to 350 degrees F and bake for an additional 10 minutes. Make sure to turn every few minutes to brown on all sides.
  • Cook the bucatini according to the package directions.
  • Serve the bacon sauce over the pasta with the meatballs on the side. Garnish with freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 664.9, Fat 29.9, SaturatedFat 10.2, Cholesterol 147.7, Sodium 1019.2, Carbohydrate 55.1, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 3.6, Protein 42

BEEF, BACON AND ONION SAUCE WITH BUCATINI



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One recipe for Beef and Tomato Base makes enough for this Beef, Onion and Bacon Sauce with Bucatini recipe as well as the Beef Picadillo later in the week.

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 50m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/4 cup EVOO
4 ounces guanciale, pancetta or uncured bacon
Black pepper
4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
2 onions, chopped
1 large fresh bay leaf
1 cup dry white
4 cups Beef and Tomato Base, recipe follows
Salt
1 pound bucatini
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano or pecorino, plus more for serving
2 to 3 tablespoons canola oil
3 pounds ground beef sirloin, at room temperature
Salt and coarse black pepper
Salt and coarse black pepper
1/2 cup tomato paste
4 cups beef stock

Steps:

  • Heat the EVOO in a large skillet over medium to medium-high heat. Add the guanciale, and cook to render the fat, 2 to 3 minutes. Season with black pepper, and then add the garlic, onions and bay leaf and cook until the onions are soft and sweet but not brown. Add the wine and reduce by half, then add the Beef and Tomato Base. Cool and store for a make-ahead meal.
  • When ready to serve, reheat over medium heat and remove the bay leaf before serving.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil for the bucatini, and cook the pasta to al dente. Reserve a cup of the starchy cooking liquids. Drain the pasta, and return it to the pot with the butter and half of the reheated sauce. Toss with the cheese to combine, and serve in shallow bowls. Top with additional sauce and cheese.
  • Heat the oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. When the oil is very hot, pat the meat dry with paper towels and add half of the beef to the pan. Crumble the beef with a potato masher or wooden utensil. Cook to develop a deep brown color, season with salt and pepper, and then remove to a plate. Repeat the process with the remaining beef. Add the tomato paste to the pan and stir until fragrant. Then add the stock and the browned beef. Stir to combine, then reduce the heat to a simmer.

BIG BEEF MEATBALLS WITH BUCATINI



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 1/2 pounds ground sirloin
2 small to medium yellow onion, 1 grated and 1 finely chopped
6 cloves garlic, chopped, divided
1 egg
1/2 to 2/3 cup Italian bread crumbs, a couple of overflowing handfuls
1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, plus some to pass at table
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice or nutmeg
3 tablespoons capers, drained and chopped
2 tablespoons chopped sage leaves, 4 to 6 sprigs
A couple generous handfuls flat-leaf parsley, chopped, divided
Salt and pepper
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus some for drizzling
1 pound bucatini (thick, hollow spaghetti)
1/4 pound pancetta, chopped
12 baby portobello caps, (crimini mushrooms), chopped
1/2 cup dry red wine, eyeball it
1 cup, (8 ounces), beef stock
1 (28-ounce), can crushed tomatoes, Sam Marzano if available

Steps:

  • Preheat 400 degrees F. Place a large pot of water over high heat and bring to a boil.
  • Mix meat with the grated onion, 3 cloves chopped garlic, egg, bread crumbs, cheese, allspice, capers, sage, a handful of the chopped parsley, salt and pepper and a healthy drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil. Mix meat, score the meat into 4 sections and make 3 very large balls from each section. Arrange the 12 balls on a nonstick cookie sheet and roast 15 minutes until firm but not hard.
  • Drop bucatini in salted boiling water to cook off. Drain.
  • Add another tablespoon of extra-virgin olive oil to the skillet and the pancetta. Cook 3 to 4 minutes then add the remaining garlic and mushrooms to the pan and cook 5 minutes. Season the mushrooms with salt and pepper. Add remaining chopped onion and deglaze the pan with wine, cook off 1 minute, add in stock and whisk up remaining drippings. Stir in the tomatoes and season sauce with salt and pepper, if necessary. Stir in parsley. Simmer 5 minutes.
  • Toss pasta with half the sauce. Remove balls from oven and add to remaining sauce and turn to coat. Serve large balls, 3 per person, along side pasta. Spoon any remaining sauce over the pasta. Pass extra cheese at the tables.

BUCATINI WITH BACON SAUCE AND MEATBALLS



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Categories     Beef     Pasta     turkey     Bacon

Yield 6-8

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients
Bacon Sauce:
7 or 8 strips regular bacon
1 large onion, diced
1 clove garlic, minced
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Two 28-ounce cans chunky ground tomatoes, such as Pastene Chunky Kitchen Ready
Meatballs:
Oil, for greasing pan
2 pounds 80-percent lean ground beef
3/4 cup breadcrumbs (made from day old Italian bread)
3/4 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, plus more for serving
3/4 cup fresh parsley leaves, chopped
2 or 3 cloves garlic, minced (not too fine)
2 eggs
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 pound bucatini pasta

Steps:

  • For the bacon sauce: Cut the bacon into pieces. Using a big saute pan or skillet that has a cover, cook over medium heat until almost crispy. Don't drain the fat. Add the onions to the pan. When the onions are almost cooked and start to become translucent, add the garlic and salt and pepper to taste. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes, and then add tomatoes and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover and simmer on low for about an hour to an hour and a half. For the meatballs: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Grease a baking sheet. In a large bowl, combine the beef, breadcrumbs, Parmigiano-Reggiano, parsley, garlic, eggs and some salt and pepper. Form into 1 to 1 1/2-inch meatballs and place on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 5 minutes. Then turn the oven down to 350 degrees F and bake for an additional 10 minutes. Make sure to turn every few minutes to brown on all sides. Cook the bucatini according to the package directions. Serve the bacon sauce over the pasta with the meatballs on the side. Garnish with freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano.

BUCATINI WITH BACON SAUCE AND MEATBALLS



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This is like no other. The sauce is light and full of flavor. This came from Beau MacMillan. Thanks

Provided by linda meden

Time 2h35m

Number Of Ingredients 16

BACON SOUCE
8 slice regular bacon
1 large onion diced
1 clove garlic clove minced
salt and pepper
2 28-ounce cans chunky ground tomatoes, such as pastene chunky kitchen ready
MEATBALLS
oil for greasing pan
2 lb 80-percent lean ground beef
3/4 c breadcrumbs
3/4 c freshly grated parmigiano-reggiano,plus more for serving
3/4 c fresh parsley leaves, chopped
2or3 clove garlic,minced (not to fine)
2 eggs
salt and pepper
1 lb bucatini pasta

Steps:

  • 1. For the bacon sauce: Cut the bacon into pieces. Using a big saute pan or skillet that has a cover,cook over medium heat until almost crispy. Don't drain the fat. Add the onions to the pan. When the onions are almost cooked and start to become translucent,add the garlic and salt and pepper to taste. Cook for 1 to2 minutes, and then add tomatoes and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover and simmer on low for about an hour to an hour and a half.
  • 2. For the meatballs: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Grease a baking sheet. In a large bowl,combine thethe beef, breadscrumbs,parmigiano-reggiano,parsley,garlic,eggs and some salt and pepper. Form into 1 to 2 1/2-inch meatballs and place on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 5 minutes. Then turn the oven down to 350 degrees F and bake for an additional 10 minutes. Make sure to turn every few minuites to brown on all sides.
  • 3. Cook the bucatini according to the package directions. Serve the meatballs over the pasta with the bacon sauce on the side. Garnish with freshly grated parmigiano-Reggiano

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: The better the ingredients, the better the sauce will taste. Look for fresh, flavorful tomatoes, juicy bacon, and high-quality ground beef.
  • Brown the bacon and meatballs properly: This will help to develop their flavor and prevent them from becoming greasy.
  • Simmer the sauce for at least 30 minutes: This will allow the flavors to meld and develop.
  • Use a good quality pasta: Bucatini is a great choice for this dish, but you can also use spaghetti or penne.
  • Serve the pasta with grated Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley: This will add extra flavor and texture to the dish.

Conclusion:

This bucatini with bacon sauce and meatballs is a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own preferences. You can use different types of pasta, vegetables, and cheese. You can also adjust the amount of garlic and chili flakes to your liking and its great dish for meal prepping.

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