Meatballs And Spaghetti Sauce Recipe

Name: Meatballs And Spaghetti Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon kosher salt; 2 pounds fresh ground pork, preferably shoulder; 1 cup panko breadcrumbs; 1 cup whole or 2 percent milk; 4 ounces guanciale or pancetta, diced; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 medium yellow onion, diced small; 4 cloves of garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme; 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano; 1 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley; Liberal pinch red pepper flakes (optional); 2 cups grated Parmigiano-Reggiano plus extra for serving; 3 tablespoons fresh ricotta; 2 quarts Carbone's Marinara Sauce (recipe follows); 1 1/2 to 2 pounds good-quality spaghetti; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 medium yellow onion, diced small; 6 cloves of garlic, minced; 1 pinch kosher salt; Pinch chile flakes (optional); 1 cup chicken stock; 2 (28-ounce) cans of chopped plum tomatoes; 1 bunch fresh basil, chopped

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon kosher salt
2 pounds fresh ground pork, preferably shoulder
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
1 cup whole or 2 percent milk
4 ounces guanciale or pancetta, diced
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, diced small
4 cloves of garlic, minced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
1 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
Liberal pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
2 cups grated Parmigiano-Reggiano plus extra for serving
3 tablespoons fresh ricotta
2 quarts Carbone's Marinara Sauce (recipe follows)
1 1/2 to 2 pounds good-quality spaghetti
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, diced small
6 cloves of garlic, minced
1 pinch kosher salt
Pinch chile flakes (optional)
1 cup chicken stock
2 (28-ounce) cans of chopped plum tomatoes
1 bunch fresh basil, chopped

1
Preheat oven to 400 F. Line 1 or 2 rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper and lightly oil. Set aside.
2
In a large mixing bowl, gently fold the kosher salt into the ground pork and set aside. Combine the breadcrumbs and milk, and let stand for 20 minutes.
3
In a skillet over medium-high heat, saute guanciale or pancetta in olive oil until browned. Add onions, garlic and fresh herbs plus optional red pepper flakes. Saute until onions and garlic have softened, about 10 minutes. Set mixture aside to cool.
4
To make the meatballs, gently fold the cooled saute mix, soaked breadcrumbs, Parmigiano-Reggiano and ricotta into the salted pork. It is important not to overmix. Mix just until ingredients hold together and elements are incorporated.
5
Heat the olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onions and garlic with a pinch of salt and saute until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add optional chile flakes.Deglaze the Dutch oven with chicken stock, scraping up any browned bits. Add tomatoes and stir to incorporate. Bring to a simmer and cook for 30 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in the basil. Taste sauce and adjust seasonings

1227

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

How did you like this recipe?

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 24 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon kosher salt, 2 pounds fresh ground pork, preferably shoulder, 1 cup panko breadcrumbs, 1 cup whole or 2 percent milk, and more.

Yes, Meatballs And Spaghetti Sauce falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Meatballs And Spaghetti Sauce

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions