Meatballs with Pasta Like You’ve Never Seen Before
Flavor-packed homemade meatballs seasoned to perfection, pan-fried until golden, then simmered in a rich tomato sauce and served over tender pasta. A classic comfort dish prepared in a bold and delicious way.
Equipment
- mixing bowl
- frying pan
- forks for turning meatballs
- spoon
- pot for cooking pasta
Ingredients
- 700 g ground beef
- 1 unit grated onion
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 pinch black pepper
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 100 ml water
- 1 tablespoon tomato sauce
- oil for frying
- cooked pasta, tender
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the ground beef with grated onion, salt, black pepper, oregano, red pepper flakes, turmeric, breadcrumbs, and olive oil until fully combined.
- Shape the mixture into meatballs of your preferred size.
- Heat oil in a pan and fry the meatballs until golden brown on all sides, turning carefully with forks.
- Add tomato paste, salt, dried parsley, red pepper flakes, paprika, turmeric, dried basil, and sugar. Mix well to coat the meatballs.
- Pour in water and tomato sauce. Stir, cover the pan, and let simmer for 3 minutes.
- Turn off the heat and serve the meatballs over freshly cooked pasta.
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Notes
Mix the meat thoroughly to evenly distribute the seasonings. Let the meatballs brown properly before turning to create a flavorful crust. The sugar balances the acidity of the tomato sauce. Serve immediately over hot pasta for the best taste and texture.
Nutrition
Calories: 520kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 32gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 780mgPotassium: 650mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 70mgIron: 3.5mg
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