CARLA HALL'S SPAGHETTI AND PECAN MEATBALLS

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Number Of Ingredients 17

1 clove garlic (minced)
1 onion (medium yellow minced)
1/4 cup olive oil
2 cups pecan meal
1 1/2 cups breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon oregano (dried)
1/2 bunch parsley(flat chopped)
1 cup mozzarella (shredded)
1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese (grated)
4 eggs (large)
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper flakes
1 onion (medium yellow minced)
1 clove garlic (minced)
1/4 cup olive oil
1 can tomatos (28 oz. crushed)
1 bunch basil (fresh torn)
1 pound spaghetti

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!

Osim Sarker
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This is the best spaghetti and meatballs recipe I have ever tried!


Jessie Jessie
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I will definitely be making this dish again and again.


Komolafe Peace
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This dish is a great way to change up your spaghetti and meatballs routine.


Isaak Niyazov
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I loved this dish! It was so easy to make and the flavors were amazing.


Jonathan Hatch
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This dish was just okay. I wouldn't make it again.


kinza safdar
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I would recommend using a different type of nut in the meatballs, such as walnuts or almonds.


Jordan Scott
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I thought the meatballs were a bit bland.


Nasir magsi Nasir magsi
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This dish was a bit too sweet for my taste.


Gideon Asante
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Overall, this dish was a good meal. I would make it again.


Daniel Mendoza
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I would have liked the meatballs to be a bit more flavorful.


My BACKLOG
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The meatballs were a bit dry, but the sauce was very good.


gaming with eri
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover spaghetti.


Marlberg
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I was a bit skeptical about the pecan meatballs, but I was pleasantly surprised. They were very good!


Agboka Promise
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The meatballs were moist and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious.


imyours Agbong
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I loved the nutty flavor that the pecans added to the meatballs. The sauce was also very tasty.


Shahg Zindabad
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These meatballs were a hit with my family! The combination of spaghetti and pecan was unique and flavorful. I will definitely be making this dish again.