PASTA WITH MEATBALLS
Carbohydrate avoidance be damned: pasta with meatballs is the perfect culinary counter to the cruel world. Just looking at a slippery, tomato-sauced tangle of spaghetti topped with juicy toothsome meatballs makes you feel better; eating it is the instant antidote to whatever ails you. The recipe here makes more sauce, perhaps, than you'd normally want to use to dress a pound of pasta, but when I sit down to eat with the children I want to make sure I'm not going to have to get up and make them anything else to eat before they go to bed. (Of course you can freeze a portion of little meatballs in sauce for easy access in meals ahead. They need not accompany a bowl of pasta. My children like them just as much with a mound of plain white rice. Who wouldn't?)
Provided by Nigella Lawson
Categories dinner, pastas, main course
Time 1h
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Prepare meatballs: In a large bowl, combine pork, beef, egg, Parmesan, garlic, oregano, bread crumbs, salt and pepper to taste. Mix thoroughly but lightly, handling mixture as little as possible.
- Line a baking sheet with plastic wrap. Shape rounded teaspoonfuls of meat mixture into balls 1 inch in diameter, and place on plastic. Refrigerate while making sauce.
- Prepare sauce: Combine onion, garlic and oregano in a food processor, and puree until smooth. Combine butter and oil in a wide, deep pan, and place over low heat until butter melts. Add onion-garlic mixture. Simmer, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes; do not brown. Add passata and 2 cups water to pan. Season with sugar, and salt and pepper to taste.
- Simmer for 10 minutes, then add milk and bring sauce back to a simmer. Gently drop in meatballs one by one so that they do not break (make sure the meatballs are submerged); do not stir pan. Cover pan partially with a lid, and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Adjust seasonings to taste. Place hot pasta in a large serving bowl. Pour most of sauce (reserving meatballs) on pasta, and toss to combine. Top pasta with meatballs, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 897, UnsaturatedFat 18 grams, Carbohydrate 100 grams, Fat 36 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 42 grams, SaturatedFat 14 grams, Sodium 1036 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams, TransFat 1 gram
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Nazeema Grobler
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too complicated for me, and the results were not worth the effort. I would not recommend this recipe to a beginner cook.
nana makatema
[email protected]I've been making this pasta with meatballs recipe for years, and it's always a hit. The meatballs are so tender and flavorful, and the sauce is rich and delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.
Zaid Aamir ali malik
[email protected]I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge success! The meatballs were a hit, and the sauce was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.
Mandy Schwindt
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The meatballs were moist and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and hearty. I served it over spaghetti, and it was a hit with my family.
Zoe Oliver
[email protected]The meatballs were a bit too dense for my taste, but the sauce was delicious. I would make this again, but I would adjust the meatball recipe.
Syed M Ahmad Shah
[email protected]This recipe was a disappointment. The meatballs were dry and bland, and the sauce was watery and lacked flavor. I would not recommend this recipe.
Aleina Stanek
[email protected]I've tried many pasta with meatballs recipes, but this one is by far the best. The meatballs are incredibly juicy and flavorful, and the sauce is perfectly balanced. It's a must-try for any pasta lover!
Sarim Khan
[email protected]This was my first time making pasta with meatballs, and it turned out great! The meatballs were tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and hearty. I will definitely be making this again.
Birendra Saud
[email protected]I've made this pasta with meatballs recipe several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The meatballs are so moist and flavorful, and the sauce is to die for. It's a great recipe for a weeknight meal or a special occasion.
Baily Davis
[email protected]Just tried this recipe and it was so easy to follow! The meatballs were perfectly cooked and the sauce was amazing. Definitely will be making this again.
Junel Chakma
[email protected]This pasta with meatballs recipe was fantastic! The meatballs were incredibly flavorful and juicy, and the sauce was rich and delicious. I served it over spaghetti, and it was a hit with my family.