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.

Gulfraz Gill
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I can't wait to try this recipe. It sounds amazing!


Mitraba Khan
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I'm going to try making this recipe this weekend. It looks delicious!


Aliyah Tap
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This is one of my favorite recipes. I make it all the time.


Lorraine Hayes
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I'm not a fan of Italian food, but I actually really enjoyed this dish.


Tony Price
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my meatballs didn't turn out as good as I expected.


Thomas Tola
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This recipe was a disaster. The meatballs were tough and the sauce was bland.


Isaac King
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my meatballs turned out really dry.


Efosa Michael
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This recipe was a bit too complicated for me, but the meatballs turned out great.


Jezi Iakapas
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I thought the meatballs were a little bland, but the sauce was very flavorful.


E4zy Tingz
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These meatballs were a little too dry for my taste, but the sauce was delicious.


Abdul wandaz
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I'm not a big fan of meatballs, but I loved these. They were so tender and juicy, and the sauce was amazing.


Tim Moen
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I love this recipe! The meatballs are always so juicy and flavorful, and the sauce is perfect. I always get compliments when I make this dish.


Robson Flickson
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This recipe is a keeper! The meatballs were so easy to make and they were so delicious. The sauce was also very flavorful.


Qaiser Awan
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The meatballs are always juicy and flavorful, and the sauce is delicious.


Shabrin Mim
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I made this dish for my family and they all loved it. The meatballs were so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was perfect.


Jane Amanda
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I wasn't a fan of the bucatini, but the meatballs were great.


Adewumi Festus
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The meatballs were a little dry, but the sauce was delicious.


Rosally sally
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This recipe was easy to follow and the meatballs turned out great. I will definitely be making them again.


User User
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I made these meatballs for a party and they were a hit! Everyone loved them.


Steve Ikanga
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These meatballs were so juicy and flavorful, and the bucatini was cooked perfectly. I loved the combination of flavors and textures in this dish.