Tagliatelle With Meatballs Recipe

Name: Tagliatelle With Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 18 ounces lean ground beef (about 2 1/4 cups); 1 cup soft white breadcrumb; 2 cloves garlic, crushed; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 pinch of freshly grated nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander; 2/3 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese; 2 -3 tablespoons milk; flour, for dusting; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 14 ounces dried tagliatelle pasta noodles (about 1 3/4 cup); 2 tablespoons butter, diced; salt and pepper; Sauce:; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 2 large onions, sliced; 2 stalks celery, thinly sliced; 2 cloves garlic, chopped; 1 (14 ounce) can chopped tomatoes; 4 1/2 ounces sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained and chopped; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 tablespoon molasses, sugar; 2/3 cup white wine or 2/3 cup water

Servings: persons

18 ounces lean ground beef (about 2 1/4 cups)
1 cup soft white breadcrumb
2 cloves garlic, crushed
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
2/3 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
2 -3 tablespoons milk
flour, for dusting
3 tablespoons olive oil
14 ounces dried tagliatelle pasta noodles (about 1 3/4 cup)
2 tablespoons butter, diced
salt and pepper
Sauce:
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 large onions, sliced
2 stalks celery, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 (14 ounce) can chopped tomatoes
4 1/2 ounces sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained and chopped
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon molasses, sugar
2/3 cup white wine or 2/3 cup water

1
To make the sauce, heat the oil in a pan.
2
Add the onions and celery and cook until translucent.
3
Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
4
Stir in all the tomatoes with the tomato paste, sugar, and wine, and season to taste with salt and pepper.
5
Bring to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes.
6
Meanwhile, break up the meat in a bowl with a wooden spoon, until it becomes a sticky paste.
7
Stir in the bread crumbs, garlic, herbs, and spices.
8
Stir in the cheese and enough milk to make a firm paste.
9
Flour your hands, take large spoonfuls of the mixture, and shape into 12 balls.
10
Heat the oil in a skillet and cook the meatballs for 5-6 minutes, until browned.
11
Pour the tomato sauce over the meatballs.
12
Lower the heat, cover the pan, and simmer for 30 minutes, turning once or twice.
13
Add a little extra water if the sauce is beginning to become dry.
14
Bring a large pan of lightly salted water to a boil.
15
Add the pasta, bring back to a boil, and cook for 8-10 minutes, until tender but still firm to the bite.
16
Drain the pasta, then turn into a warmed serving dish, dot with the butter, and toss with 2 forks.
17
Spoon the meatballs and sauce over the pasta and serve immediately.
18
Enjoy!

1108

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* 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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 24 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 18 ounces lean ground beef (about 2 1/4 cups), 1 cup soft white breadcrumb, 2 cloves garlic, crushed, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, and more.

Yes, Tagliatelle With 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.

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Tagliatelle With Meatballs

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