CARLA HALL'S SPAGHETTI AND PECAN MEATBALLS
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- For the Meatballs: preheat oven to 400ºF. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium sauté pan over medium-high heat, add olive oil, onion and garlic, cook until soft and translucent., about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
- In a large bowl, add onions, garlic, pecan meal, bread crumbs, dried oregano, flat leaf parsley, mozzarella, parmesan, eggs, hot pepper flakes, salt and pepper. Using your hands mix to combine. Form into golf ball sized balls and place on parchment lined baking sheet. Bake in oven for 20-25 minutes. Remove from oven and transfer to cooked tomato sauce, let simmer for 5-10 minutes.
- For the Tomato Sauce: in a medium Dutch oven over medium high heat, add olive oil, onions and garlic, cook until soft and translucent, about 3 minutes. Add the crushed tomatoes, and season with salt and pepper. Simmer for 15-20 minutes.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti, cook according to package directions. Drain pasta and serve with pecan meatballs and tomato sauce.
- Tips: - After making the pecan meatballs, freeze the extra until ready to use! - Instead of pecan meal, use almond meal!
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Collymore Faba
[email protected]I'm interested in trying this recipe, but I'm not sure if my family will like the pecan meatballs. Do you think they would be good without the pecans?
Gabriel Alexander
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The meatballs were moist and flavorful, and the spaghetti sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this dish again.
Alishah khan
[email protected]I'm not sure what went wrong, but my meatballs turned out dry and tough. The spaghetti sauce was also bland.
Raad Shamate
[email protected]Delicious!
Mario Parris
[email protected]These meatballs were amazing! They were so moist and flavorful, and the spaghetti sauce was perfect. I will definitely be making this dish again.
Alishba Lishi
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of meatballs, but these were actually pretty good. The pecan gave them a nice nutty flavor. The spaghetti sauce was also very flavorful.
Sevana Slimany
[email protected]These meatballs were a bit too dry for my taste, but the spaghetti sauce was excellent. I would probably try a different meatball recipe next time.
SHAHZAD Muhammad
[email protected]I love the unique combination of pecan and meat in these meatballs. They're so moist and flavorful. The spaghetti sauce is also very good, with a nice depth of flavor.
Khan Emon
[email protected]The meatballs were easy to make and turned out perfectly. The spaghetti sauce was delicious, with a nice balance of sweetness and acidity. Overall, this is a great recipe that I would highly recommend.
Nicholaus fischer
[email protected]Carla Hall's spaghetti and pecan meatballs were a hit with my family! The meatballs were moist and flavorful, and the spaghetti sauce had just the right amount of spice. I will definitely be making this dish again.