Pasta With Green Meatballs And Herb Sauce Recipe

Name: Pasta With Green Meatballs And Herb Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups finely chopped fresh basil; 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh parsley; 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh chives; 1 thin slice white bread; 1/4 cup milk; 1/2 pound ground sirloin, pork or lamb or a mixture; Salt and black pepper; 6 tablespoons olive oil; 1 pound pasta; Freshly grated Parmesan cheese for garnish.

Servings: persons

2 cups finely chopped fresh basil
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh chives
1 thin slice white bread
1/4 cup milk
1/2 pound ground sirloin, pork or lamb or a mixture
Salt and black pepper
6 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound pasta
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese for garnish.

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1. Mix together the basil, parsley and chives. Soak the bread in the milk for 5 minutes, then gently squeeze any excess milk from the bread; discard the milk. Combine the bread with the meat, 1 cup of the herbs and some salt and pepper; shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs.
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2. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and salt it. Put 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. When the oil is hot, add the meatballs in a single layer (work in batches if necessary). Cook, turning occasionally, until brown on all sides, 5 to 10 minutes.
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3. Cook the pasta in the boiling water until tender but not mushy. While the pasta is cooking, puree 11/2 cups of the herbs with 4 tablespoons oil, the garlic and some salt and pepper in a mini food processor or blender; leave the sauce rough or add a little water if you want it smoother. Drain the pasta, reserving about a cup of its cooking liquid. Toss the pasta with the herb sauce and most of the remaining herbs, adding the reserved liquid if the mixture seems dry. Top with the meatballs, garnish with Parmesan and the last of the herbs and serve.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups finely chopped fresh basil, 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh parsley, 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh chives, 1 thin slice white bread, and more.

Yes, Pasta With Green Meatballs And Herb 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.

Pasta With Green Meatballs And Herb Sauce

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