Dinner Tonight: Pasta with Green Meatballs and Herb Sauce

Name: Dinner Tonight: Pasta with Green Meatballs and Herb Sauce
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 473 milliliters finely chopped fresh basil (about 2 large bunches); 118 milliliters finely chopped fresh chives; 118 milliliters finely chopped fresh parsley; 1 clove garlic; 227 grams ground sirloin (or substitute lamb or pork); 59 milliliters milk; 6 Tbsps olive oil; 4 servings Grated Parmesan to garnish; 4 servings salt and pepper; 454 grams spaghetti or other pasta; 1 slice white bread

Dinner Tonight: Pasta with Green Meatballs and Herb Sauce might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe covers 32% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One serving contains 880 calories, 38g of protein, and 40g of fat. This recipe serves 4. Head to the store and pick up olive oil, parmesan to garnish, ground sirloin, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes.

Instructions

Combine the herbs into a bowl to mix well. Soak the bread with the milk for 5 minutes, then remove and lightly squeeze out the milk. Break the bread up into a bowl, then combine with the ground meat, 1 cup of the herbs, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Work the mixture with your hands until well-combined, adding a little of the milk, if necessary, to help bind the ingredients into a slightly sticky consistency. Shape into 1-inch meatballs.

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Salt And Pepper

Ground Beef

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Bowl

Bring a large pot of salted water to boil and cook the pasta until al dente.

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Pasta

Water

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Pot

Drain, reserving 1 cup of the pasta cooking water.

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Pasta

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In the meantime, heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a large (12-inch) skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

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Olive Oil

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Frying Pan

Add the meatballs (in batches to avoid crowding) and cook until brown on all sides, 5-10 minutes.

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Meatballs

Remove to a plate and reserve the pan drippings.

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In a small food processor, combine the remaining herbs, remaining olive oil, garlic, a pinch of salt and pepper, and 1/4 cup of water. Process until pureed, and season to taste if necessary.

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Olive Oil

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Herbs

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Put the drained pasta into the skillet where the meatballs were cooked, along with a splash of the pasta cooking water.

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Add the herb sauce and toss well over low heat, adding more pasta water if necessary to create a smooth sauce that clings to the noodles. Season to taste. Divide among bowls, top with the meatballs and Parmesan, and serve.

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