Spaghetti with meatballs and sauce
Description
The dish is prepared without unnecessary complications. Juicy meatballs in tomato sauce with spaghetti and cheese make an excellent dinner. The finished dish can be served at the table.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Cook spaghetti in a saucepan with salted water until done. Press the garlic through a garlic press. Finely chop the parsley. To make meatballs, mix beef, pork, garlic, breadcrumbs, cheese, eggs, salt, pepper, parsley, and a little milk in a bowl.
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Step 2
2. Shape medium-sized meatballs by hand and place them on a baking sheet. Put the baking sheet in the freezer for 5-10 minutes.
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Step 3
3. Heat olive oil in a large pot or large skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook until browned. Transfer the meatballs to a paper towel and set aside.
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Step 4
4. Chop the onion. Press the garlic. Finely chop the parsley. Add the onion and garlic to the same skillet and sauté for several minutes until translucent. Add tomatoes, crushed tomatoes, and wine, if using. Add salt, pepper, sugar, and parsley. Stir and simmer over medium heat for 20 minutes.
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Step 5
5. Add the meatballs and gently stir into the sauce. Reduce the heat and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring gently a couple of times. Sprinkle with basil before serving.
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Step 6
6. Place the cooked spaghetti and meatballs with sauce onto plates, sprinkle with additional Parmesan, and serve.