Tagliatelle With Meatballs Recipe

Name: Tagliatelle With Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 10 1/2 oz tagliatelle or fettucine pasta; 1 1/3 lbs ground beef; 1 None onion, peeled and finely diced; 2 None small chili peppers, seeded and cut into thin strips; 1 None egg; 3 tbsp breadcrumbs; 2 tsp mustard; 1 None zucchini, halved lengthways and sliced; 1/4 lb each red and yellow cherry tomatoes; 4 tbsp oil; 1 cup cream; 1 2/3 cups vegetable stock; 4-5 tsp cornstarch; 4 tsp pesto; 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated; 1 bunch basil to garnish

Servings: persons

10 1/2 oz tagliatelle or fettucine pasta
1 1/3 lbs ground beef
1 None onion, peeled and finely diced
2 None small chili peppers, seeded and cut into thin strips
1 None egg
3 tbsp breadcrumbs
2 tsp mustard
1 None zucchini, halved lengthways and sliced
1/4 lb each red and yellow cherry tomatoes
4 tbsp oil
1 cup cream
1 2/3 cups vegetable stock
4-5 tsp cornstarch
4 tsp pesto
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
1 bunch basil to garnish

1
Cook the pasta in boiling salted water according to the package directions.
2
Mix the ground beef with the onions, chili strips, egg, breadcrumbs and mustard. Season to taste and form the mixture into 20 small balls.
3
Heat 2 tbsp of oil in a pan and saute the zucchini for 4-5 mins, stirring regularly. Season to taste and remove. Add 2 more tbsp of oil to the pan, and saute the meatballs over a medium heat, turning as necessary, for about 8 mins. Remove the meatballs and pour some of the excess fat out of the pan, then pour in the pasta and saute it for 2-3 mins while stirring. Pour in the cream and stock and bring to a boil. Mix the cornstarch with a little cold water and pour it into the sauce. Add the meatballs, zucchini and tomatoes and simmer for 2-3 mins until the tomatoes burst. Stir in the pesto and basil leaves and season to taste. Serve sprinkled with Parmesan.

1561

kcal

Calories

Fat

166

Carbs

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

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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: 10 1/2 oz tagliatelle or fettucine pasta, 1 1/3 lbs ground beef, 1 None onion, peeled and finely diced, 2 None small chili peppers, seeded and cut into thin strips, 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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