Classic Spaghetti and Meatballs

Name: Classic Spaghetti and Meatballs
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 59 milliliters fine, dry breadcrumbs; 118 milliliters dry red wine; 1 large egg yolk; 3 Tbsps minced fresh basil; 3 Tbsps minced fresh flat-leaf parsley; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 454 grams lean ground sirloin (or a combination of sirloin and pork); 4 servings Quick Marinara Sauce; 118 milliliters milk; 4 servings Olive oil; 237 milliliters onion, finely minced; 2 Tbsps minced fresh oregano, divided; 454 grams dried pasta, cooked according to package directions; 118 milliliters freshly grated Parmesan or pecorino Romano cheese, plus more for serving; 1 teaspoons freshly ground pepper; 0 teaspoons red pepper flakes, if desired; 1 teaspoons salt

Classic Spaghetti and Meatballs might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe serves 4. One serving contains 978 calories, 45g of protein, and 39g of fat. If you have marinara sauce, wine, milk, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. To use up the pepper you could follow this main course with the Easy Peppermint Dessert as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 30 minutes.

Instructions

Combine breadcrumbs and milk in a small bowl, and let soak 10 minutes.

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Breadcrumbs

Milk

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Bowl

Combine ground sirloin, 1 tablespoon oregano, 1/2 cup grated cheese, and next 6 ingredients in another bowl. Stir in breadcrumb mixture, and form into 1 1/2-inch meatballs.

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Ground Sirloin

Breadcrumbs

Meatballs

Oregano

Cheese

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Bowl

Fill a 12-inch skillet or wide saucepan 1/4 inch deep with olive oil, and heat over medium-high heat.

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Olive Oil

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Sauce Pan

Frying Pan

Add meatballs, and cook about 7 minutes or until browned on all sides.

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Meatballs

Transfer to a plate with a slotted spoon.

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Slotted Spoon

Pour off fat from pan; add wine to pan, and simmer 1 minute. Stir in Quick Marinara Sauce, remaining 1 tablespoon oregano, and red pepper flakes, if desired. Bring to a boil; add meatballs, and simmer 5 minutes. Stir in basil.

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Red Pepper Flakes