Tagliatelle with Meatballs |
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Prep Time: 45 Minutes Cook Time: 1 Minutes |
Ready In: 46 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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There is an appetizing contrast of textures and flavors in this satisfying family dish! My son has an Italian girlfriend, and this is what I will impress her with! Ingredients:
18 ounces lean ground beef (about 2 1/4 cups) |
1 cup soft white breadcrumb |
2 cloves garlic, crushed |
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley |
1 teaspoon dried oregano |
1 pinch of freshly grated nutmeg |
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander |
2/3 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese |
2 -3 tablespoons milk |
flour, for dusting |
3 tablespoons olive oil |
14 ounces dried tagliatelle pasta noodles (about 1 3/4 cup) |
2 tablespoons butter, diced |
salt and pepper |
3 tablespoons olive oil |
2 large onions, sliced |
2 stalks celery, thinly sliced |
2 cloves garlic, chopped |
1 (14 ounce) can chopped tomatoes |
4 1/2 ounces sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained and chopped |
2 tablespoons tomato paste |
1 tablespoon molasses, sugar |
2/3 cup white wine or 2/3 cup water |
Directions:
1. To make the sauce, heat the oil in a pan.
2. Add the onions and celery and cook until translucent.
3. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
4. Stir in all the tomatoes with the tomato paste, sugar, and wine, and season to taste with salt and pepper.
5. Bring to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes.
6. Meanwhile, break up the meat in a bowl with a wooden spoon, until it becomes a sticky paste.
7. Stir in the bread crumbs, garlic, herbs, and spices.
8. Stir in the cheese and enough milk to make a firm paste.
9. Flour your hands, take large spoonfuls of the mixture, and shape into 12 balls.
10. Heat the oil in a skillet and cook the meatballs for 5-6 minutes, until browned.
11. Pour the tomato sauce over the meatballs.
12. Lower the heat, cover the pan, and simmer for 30 minutes, turning once or twice.
13. Add a little extra water if the sauce is beginning to become dry.
14. Bring a large pan of lightly salted water to a boil.
15. Add the pasta, bring back to a boil, and cook for 8-10 minutes, until tender but still firm to the bite.
16. Drain the pasta, then turn into a warmed serving dish, dot with the butter, and toss with 2 forks.
17. Spoon the meatballs and sauce over the pasta and serve immediately.
18. Enjoy!
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