Ingredients
- Large egg
1unit1unit - Finely chopped fresh basil
3tablespoons3tablespoons - Finely chopped fresh parsley
3tablespoons3tablespoons - Dried oregano
1teaspoon1teaspoon - Salt
0.8teaspoon0.8teaspoon - Freshly ground black pepper
0.3teaspoon0.3teaspoon - Minced garlic
2cloves2cloves - Water
0.3cup0.3cup - Ground meat mix (beef, pork, and veal)
680g680g - Dry italian breadcrumbs
0.8cup0.8cup - Freshly grated parmigiano reggiano
0.5cup0.5cup - High-quality marinara sauce (e.g., rao's)
32oz32oz - Spaghetti
454g454g
Purchasable products
Rigatoni Senatore Cappelli artisanal pasta, Bronze drawn, slowly dried at low temperature
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Preparation
- STEP 1 OF 10
Preheat the oven to 175°C and position a rack in the center.
- STEP 2 OF 10
In a large bowl, whisk together the egg, basil, parsley, oregano, salt, pepper, garlic, and water.
- STEP 3 OF 10
Add the ground meat, breadcrumbs, and Parmigiano Reggiano and mix until just combined. Do not overwork the mixture.
- STEP 4 OF 10
Form golf ball-sized meatballs and place them on an ungreased baking sheet.
- STEP 5 OF 10
Bake for about 10 minutes, then turn the meatballs with a spatula and bake for another 10 minutes until they are well browned and almost cooked through.
- STEP 6 OF 10
Meanwhile, bring the marinara sauce to a boil in a large skillet. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
- STEP 7 OF 10
Transfer the browned meatballs to the marinara sauce, cover lightly with a lid or aluminum foil, and simmer for about 10 minutes.
- STEP 8 OF 10
While the meatballs are cooking, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- STEP 9 OF 10
Add the spaghetti and cook until al dente. Drain and toss with the sauce and meatballs.
- STEP 10 OF 10
Serve the spaghetti and meatballs in bowls, garnishing with chopped fresh basil and more grated Parmigiano.
Suggestions
Baking sheet
Large bowl
Metal spatula
Large skillet
General Information
Storage notes
Cooked meatballs can be frozen, in their sauce, for up to 3 months. When ready to serve, thaw in the refrigerator overnight and reheat on the stove until the meatballs are hot in the center.
More information
Suitable for freezing and reheating later.
Origin
Italia, Lazio
Analysis
Attention
Macronutrients (100 gr)
Attention
Energy (kcal) | 183.11 |
Carbohydrates (g) | 18.54 |
of which Sugars (g) | 1.1 |
Fat (g) | 6.93 |
of which Saturates (g) | 1.07 |
Protein (g) | 11.86 |
Fiber (g) | 0.9 |
Sale (g) | 0.24 |
- Proteins11.86g·31%
- Carbohydrates18.54g·48%
- Fats6.93g·18%
- Fibers0.9g·2%