Spaghetti with Sicilian Meatballs
Spaghetti with Sicilian Meatballs requires around 45 minutes from start to finish. This main course has 1191 calories, 46g of protein, and 53g of fat per serving. This recipe covers 47% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 4. Head to the store and pick up breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, tomatoes in juice, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the breadcrumbs you could follow this main course with the Apple Strudel as a dessert.
Instructions
Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium-low heat.
Add onion; sauté until golden, about 10 minutes.
Add garlic; stir 1 minute.
Add tomatoes with juices and 2 tablespoons basil; bring to boil. Reduce heat; simmer until sauce thickens, breaking up tomatoes with fork, about 1 hour.
Mix in 2 tablespoons basil. Season with salt and pepper. Set sauce aside.
Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly oil baking sheet.
Mix crumbs and milk in medium bowl; let stand 5 minutes.
Mix in Parmesan, onion, basil, egg, garlic and pepper.
Add sausage, pine nuts and currants; blend well. Using wet hands, form mixture into 1 1/4-inch balls.
Bake until meatballs are light brown and cooked through, about 30 minutes.
Cook spaghetti in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite.
Drain. Mound in dish. Bring sauce and meatballs to simmer. Spoon over spaghetti.