Pasta Bucatini With Bacon Sauce And Meatballs

Name: Pasta Bucatini With Bacon Sauce And Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Bacon Sauce; 7 -8 slices regular bacon; 1 large onion, diced; 1 garlic clove, minced; salt & freshly ground black pepper; Meatballs; oil, for greasing pan; 1 1/2 lbs ground turkey, plus; 1 lb Italian sausage; 3/4 cup breadcrumbs (made from day old Italian bread); 3/4 cup freshly grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese, plus more for serving; 3/4 cup fresh parsley leaves, chopped; 2 -3 garlic cloves, minced (not too fine); 2 eggs; salt & freshly ground black pepper; 1 lb bucatini pasta

Servings: persons

Bacon Sauce
7 -8 slices regular bacon
1 large onion, diced
1 garlic clove, minced
salt & freshly ground black pepper
Meatballs
oil, for greasing pan
1 1/2 lbs ground turkey, plus
1 lb Italian sausage
3/4 cup breadcrumbs (made from day old Italian bread)
3/4 cup freshly grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese, plus more for serving
3/4 cup fresh parsley leaves, chopped
2 -3 garlic cloves, minced (not too fine)
2 eggs
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 lb bucatini pasta

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Directions.
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For the bacon sauce: Cut the bacon into pieces. Using a big saute pan or skillet that has a cover, cook over medium heat until almost crispy. Don't drain the fat. Add the onions to the pan. When the onions are almost cooked and start to become translucent, add the garlic and salt and pepper to taste. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes, and then add tomatoes and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover and simmer on low for about an hour to an hour and a half.
3
For the meatballs: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Grease a baking sheet. In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey, sausage, breadcrumbs, Parmigiano-Reggiano, parsley, garlic, eggs and some salt and pepper. Form into 1 to 1 1/2-inch meatballs and place on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 5 minutes. Then turn the oven down to 350 degrees F and bake for an additional 10 minutes. Make sure to turn every few minutes to brown on all sides.
4
Cook the bucatini according to the package directions.
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Serve the bacon sauce over the pasta with the meatballs on the side. Garnish with freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano.

2018

kcal

Calories

104

Fat

128

Carbs

137

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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

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

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Bacon Sauce, 7 -8 slices regular bacon, 1 large onion, diced, 1 garlic clove, minced, and more.

Yes, Pasta Bucatini With Bacon Sauce And Meatballs 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!