SPAGHETTI AND GINGER MEATBALLS

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Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     dinner, pastas, main course

Time 45m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 1/2 pounds ground lean beef
2 teaspoons freshly grated ginger
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic
1/4 cup finely chopped Italian parsley
1 egg, lightly beaten
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cups Italian crushed tomatoes
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
1/8 teaspoon red hot pepper flakes
4 quarts water
1 pound spaghetti
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • In a mixing bowl, combine the beef, ginger, cheese, 1 teaspoon of the garlic, parsley, egg, salt and pepper. Blend well and shape into 20 balls of equal size.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a saucepan. Add the remaining 1 teaspoon garlic. Cook briefly and add the tomatoes, oregano, rosemary, pepper flakes, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil and simmer 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a skillet large enough to hold the meatballs in one layer. Add the meatballs and cook until nicely browned all over.
  • Combine the meatballs with the sauce and simmer 15 minutes.
  • Bring salted water to a boil in a large kettle. Add the spaghetti and stir well until the water returns to a boil. Cook according to manufacturer's instructions. Do not overcook. Drain and return the spaghetti to the kettle. Add the butter and toss. Serve immediately with the meatballs and sauce.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 573, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 68 grams, Fat 16 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 40 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 2254 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Mohamed Shafi
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This recipe was easy to follow and the meatballs turned out great!


Rubel Dhar
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I made this for my family and they loved it! The kids especially loved the meatballs.


Jonathan Mencer
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The meatballs were a bit dry, but the sauce was delicious.


Josh Hooks
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This was a great recipe! The meatballs were so flavorful and moist, and the spaghetti was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.