Pasta with meatballs in tomato sauce
Description
The recipe for pasta with meatballs in tomato sauce is quite simple and doesn't require any rare or irreplaceable ingredients. For example, if you can't find pecorino, you can use another sheep's milk cheese, or, as a last resort, substitute regular cow's milk cheese. The most important thing, in my opinion, is to use genuine pasta, as regular noodles might easily ruin the entire flavor and experience. And since you've decided to have an Italian-style dinner with this simple recipe for pasta with meatballs in tomato sauce, why not serve it with a glass of good Italian wine—it's a perfect match.
Instructions
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Step 1
So, place a frying pan on the heat and warm about 2-3 tablespoons of oil in it. Add the diced bacon and half an onion to the pan, and fry for a couple of minutes until the onion becomes soft. Transfer the bacon and onion to a plate and let it cool down.
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Step 2
Place the minced meat in a deep bowl, add the cooled bacon with onions, break in the eggs, then add the grated cheese, breadcrumbs, half of the chopped parsley, finely chopped sun-dried tomatoes, salt and pepper to taste. Mix thoroughly until well combined.
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Step 3
Form small meatballs from the prepared minced meat and place them on a baking sheet lined with foil and lightly greased with oil.
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Step 4
Bake the meatballs for 20 minutes at 190-200 degrees.
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Step 5
For the sauce, heat oil in a saucepan or skillet and sauté the second half of the onion, diced, and minced garlic. Once they turn golden, add the peeled tomatoes, blended in a blender, along with parsley, salt, and pepper to taste. Mix everything and simmer the sauce over low heat for 10 minutes, then add the meatballs and keep the heat on until everything is thoroughly warmed through.
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Step 6
Cook the pasta in advance so that it is ready at the same time as the sauce.
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Step 7
Serve the pasta with meatballs and tomato sauce, garnished with basil leaves. Enjoy your meal, everyone!