Bucatini All'Amatriciana with Spicy Smoked Mozzarella Meatballs
Bucatini All'Amatriciana with Spicy Smoked Mozzarella Meatballs might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe covers 32% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 6. One serving contains 781 calories, 40g of protein, and 36g of fat. Head to the store and pick up bucatini, olive oil, flat-leaf parsley, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the onion you could follow this main course with the Candy Corn Cupcakes as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 1 hour and 15 minutes.
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Watch how to make this recipe.
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For the sauce: In a large heavy skillet, heat the oil over medium heat.
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Add the pancetta and cook, stirring constantly, until golden brown, about 5 to 7 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, remove the pancetta and reserve.
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Add the onion and cook for 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
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Add the tomatoes, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and the cooked pancetta. Simmer, uncovered, over medium-low heat until the sauce thickens, about 15 minutes. Stir in the cheese and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
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For the meatballs: Position an oven rack in the lower 1/3 of the oven. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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In a large bowl, combine the onion, 1/2 cup parsley, 2/3 cup Parmesan, bread crumbs, egg, ketchup, garlic, red pepper flakes, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
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Add the beef and veal. Using your hands, combine all ingredients gently but thoroughly. Shape the meat mixture into 16 (1 1/2-inch-diameter) meatballs and place on the prepared baking sheet. Make a hole in the center of each meatball and place a cube of mozzarella inside. Reform the meatball so that the mozzarella is completely covered with the meat mixture.
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Bake the meatballs for 15 minutes until cooked through.
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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat.
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Add the pasta and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 to 10 minutes.
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Drain and place in a large serving bowl.
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Add the meatballs and sauce. Toss gently and season with salt and pepper, to taste.