SPAGHETTI AND MEATBALLS LIDIA BASTIANICH RECIPE - (4/5)
Provided by á-32
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees fahrenheit. In a food processor, combine the carrot, celery, onion and pulse to make a fine-textured paste or pestata. Scrape pestata into a large bowl and add remaining meatball ingredients. Mix well with your hands to combine all of the ingredients. Roll into golf ball size meatballs and place on baking sheets. You should get about 4 dozen (48) meatballs. Bake meatballs until browned all over, about 18 to 20 minutes. (They do not need to be entirely cooked through, as they will cook more in the sauce). While the meatballs are baking begin the sauce. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté until glossy, about 2 to 3 minutes. Ladle in ½ cup water and simmer the onions to break them down, about 2 to 3 minutes. Once the water has cooked away, add 1 teaspoon salt, the bay leaves and peperoncino. Let the peperoncino toast for a minute, then pour in the tomatoes. Slosh out the tomato cans and bowl with 4 cups hot water and add to the pot. Add the remaining teaspoon salt and bring to a simmer while the meatballs finish baking, about 10 minutes more. When the meatballs have finished baking, gently add them to the sauce and return to a simmer. Simmer, shaking the pan periodically to move but not break the meatballs, until sauce is thick and flavorful, about ½ hour. Add 1 pound spaghetti to boiling salted water. When the pasta is al dente, drain with tongs and add directly to ½ the sauce. Toss and serve immediately with some grated Grana Padano and a meatball or two on top. Add extra sauce to your taste.
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Demyrion Caldwell
[email protected]This recipe is just okay. I've had better spaghetti and meatballs.
Aleda Alvien
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my meatballs turned out dry and tough.
Chase Gamble
[email protected]This recipe is a bit too complicated for me. I prefer a simpler spaghetti and meatballs recipe.
Charles Davis
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The meatballs are so tender and juicy, and the sauce is so flavorful.
Muhammad Taofeek
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover meat. I used ground beef, pork, and sausage, and the meatballs were delicious.
Rihem yousfi
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of spaghetti and meatballs, but this recipe changed my mind. The meatballs were so moist and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious.
Maribel Retamoza
[email protected]I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! The meatballs were a hit, and the sauce was perfect.
It’s Emon
[email protected]This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The meatballs are incredibly flavorful and the sauce is rich and complex.
James Gamble
[email protected]I've tried many spaghetti and meatballs recipes, but this one is by far the best. The meatballs are so tender and the sauce is so flavorful.
Futa Miah TV
[email protected]This spaghetti and meatballs recipe is a keeper! The meatballs are so flavorful and juicy, and the sauce is rich and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.