Spaghetti and Meatballs with Ricotta Recipe

Name: Spaghetti and Meatballs with Ricotta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil or canola oil; 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 1/2 small Spanish onion, finely grated; 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan; 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh oregano; 2 large eggs; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 8 ounces ground chuck (80/20); 8 ounces ground pork (80/20); 4 to 6 tablespoons breadcrumbs; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 3 eggs; Kosher salt; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 small Spanish onion, finely diced; 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped; Pinch of red pepper flakes; One 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes; 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh oregano; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; Pinch of sugar, if needed; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil; Fresh ricotta, for garnish; Parmesan, for grating on top; Fresh basil sprigs, for garnish; Fresh parsley leaves, for garnish

Servings: persons

1 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil or canola oil
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/2 small Spanish onion, finely grated
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh oregano
2 large eggs
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
8 ounces ground chuck (80/20)
8 ounces ground pork (80/20)
4 to 6 tablespoons breadcrumbs
2 cups all-purpose flour
3 eggs
Kosher salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small Spanish onion, finely diced
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
Pinch of red pepper flakes
One 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh oregano
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Pinch of sugar, if needed
3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
Fresh ricotta, for garnish
Parmesan, for grating on top
Fresh basil sprigs, for garnish
Fresh parsley leaves, for garnish

1
For the meatballs: Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a small saute pan over medium heat.
2
Add the garlic and onions and cook until soft, about 1 1/2 minutes.
3
Remove from the heat and let cool slightly.
4
Whisk together the Parmesan, parsley, oregano, eggs, 3 tablespoons cold water, the sauteed garlic and onions and some salt and pepper in a large bowl until combined.
5
Add the chuck and pork and gently mix together until combined.
6
Begin adding breadcrumbs a few tablespoons at a time until the mixture just holds together.
7
Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to 8 hours.
8
The longer you let the mixture sit, the more the flavor develops.
9
For the fresh pasta: In a food processor, combine the flour and eggs.
10
Pulse until it comes together as a dough.
11
Remove and knead until smooth.
12
Let rest for at least 30 minutes.
13
For the tomato sauce: Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
14
Add the onions and cook until soft, about 4 minutes.
15
Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook for 30 seconds.
16
Increase the heat to high, add the tomatoes and oregano and season with salt and pepper.
17
Cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, about 15 minutes.
18
Taste for seasoning (adding a pinch of sugar if needed) and stir in the basil.
19
Form the meatball mixture into 1 1/2-inch balls.
20
Heat the remaining 1 cup of oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat until it begins to shimmer.
21
Add the meatballs and fry until golden brown on all sides.
22
Add the meatballs to the sauce, reduce the heat to medium and continue cooking until the meatballs have cooked through and the sauce has thickened more, about 15 minutes longer.
23
To cook the pasta, bring a large pot of water to a boil and add salt.
24
Roll out the dough in portions using a pasta roller.
25
Cut out spaghetti using a pasta cutter and place the fresh pasta on a tray lined with parchment.
26
Boil the pasta until al dente, 1 to 2 minutes.
27
Toss the pasta with some of the warm sauce and a little bit of pasta water in a saute pan.
28
Transfer the sauced pasta to a platter and top with the meatballs (using a slotted spoon).
29
Ladle the remaining tomato sauce over the spaghetti and meatballs.
30
Dollop ricotta on top and grate lots of Parmesan over the top.
31
Garnish with fresh basil sprigs and parsley leaves.

1602

kcal

Calories

100

Fat

127

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 27 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil or canola oil, 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped, 1/2 small Spanish onion, finely grated, 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan, and more.

Yes, Spaghetti and Meatballs with Ricotta 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.

Spaghetti and Meatballs with Ricotta

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