Spaghettini and Meatballs Recipe

Name: Spaghettini and Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 lb ground veal; 12 lb ground pork; 12 lb lean ground beef; ¾ cup seasoned dry bread crumb; 4 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; ½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 2 teaspoons fresh ground black pepper; ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1 extra-large egg, beaten; vegetable oil; olive oil; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 cup chopped yellow onion (1 onion); 50 g pancetta (diced); 3 garlic cloves (minced); ½ cup red wine; 1 (28 ounce) candiced Italian-style tomatoes; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; 1 tablespoon italian seasoning; 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt; 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 1 12 lbs spaghettini, cooked according to package directions; freshly grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese

Servings: persons

12 lb ground veal
12 lb ground pork
12 lb lean ground beef
¾ cup seasoned dry bread crumb
4 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons kosher salt
2 teaspoons fresh ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 extra-large egg, beaten
vegetable oil
olive oil
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup chopped yellow onion (1 onion)
50 g pancetta (diced)
3 garlic cloves (minced)
½ cup red wine
1 (28 ounce) candiced Italian-style tomatoes
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 tablespoon italian seasoning
1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 12 lbs spaghettini, cooked according to package directions
freshly grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese

1
Place the ground meats, bread crumbs, parsley, Parmesan, salt, pepper, nutmeg, egg, and 3/4 cup warm water in a bowl.
2
Combine very lightly using your hands, lightly form the mixture into 2-inch meatballs.
3
Pour equal amounts of vegetable oil and olive oil into a large (12-inch) skillet to a depth of 1/4-inch.
4
Heat the oil.
5
place the meatballs, in batches, in the oil and brown them well on all sides over medium-low heat, turning carefully with a spatula or a fork.
6
Remove the meatballs to a plate covered with paper towels to absorb the grease.
7
Discard the oil but don't clean the pan.
8
For the sauce, heat the olive oil in the same pan.
9
Add the onion and diced pancetta and saute over medium heat for about 10 minutes.
10
Add the garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
11
Add the wine and deglaze the pan on high heat, scraping up all the brown bits in the pan, until about 50 percent the liquid evaporate.
12
Stir in the tomatoes, parsley, and seasonings.
13
Return the meatballs to the sauce, cover, and simmer on the lowest heat for 25 to 30 minutes, until the meatballs are cooked through.
14
Serve hot on cooked spaghettini and sprinke with parmigiano-reggiano.

7308

kcal

Calories

568

Fat

Carbs

490

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

You need 24 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 lb ground veal, 12 lb ground pork, 12 lb lean ground beef, ¾ cup seasoned dry bread crumb, and more.

Yes, Spaghettini 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.

Spaghettini and Meatballs

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