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Italian Meatballs With Spaghetti Recipe


Italian Meatballs With Spaghetti Recipe
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Spahetti isn't right without Meatballs my son says so here is one of his favorites.

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Ingredients
  • 1 pound ground lean beef (7% or less fat)
  • 2 cups finely chopped onions (3/4 lb.)
  • 1 large egg white
  • 3 tablespoons fine dried bread crumbs
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • About 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • About 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 can (28 oz.) tomato purée
  • 1/3 cup dry red wine (see notes)
  • 1/3 cup fat-skimmed beef broth
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 3/4 pound dried spaghetti
  • About 1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley

Directions
  1. In a covered 5- to 6-quart pan over high heat, bring 2 1/2 to 3 quarts water to a boil.
  2. In a bowl, mix beef, 1/2 cup onions, egg white, bread crumbs, 1/2 tablespoon garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Shape mixture into 12 equal balls (about 1 3/4 in. each).
  3. Place meatballs in a single layer, without crowding, in an 11- to 12-inch nonstick frying pan over high heat; turn as needed to brown on all sides, about 5 minutes total per batch. As meatballs are browned, transfer to a plate with a slotted spoon.
  4. Add remaining 1 1/2 cups onions and 1/2 tablespoon garlic to frying pan; stir often until onions begin to brown, about 5 minutes. Add tomato purée, wine, broth, basil, and sugar; stir until boiling.
  5. Add browned meatballs to sauce; when sauce boils, cover, reduce heat, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until meatballs are no longer pink in the center (cut to test), 8 to 10 minutes.
  6. Meanwhile, add spaghetti to boiling water and cook until barely tender to bite, 7 to 9 minutes; drain well.
  7. Mound spaghetti in a wide bowl. Pour meatballs and sauce over pasta. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup cheese and parsley; serve with salt, pepper, and additional cheese to add to taste.
  8. Notes: If desired, omit red wine in sauce and add 1/3 cup more beef broth in step 4. Serve meatballs and spaghetti with a crisp green salad.

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Great high 5 spagehitti thanks{son has good taste}


So good! NICE T will love this. FIVE FORKS


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