Spaghetti with Italian-style meatballs
Description
The dish is prepared without unnecessary complications. When you look at it, the finished dish can be served at the table.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Cut the baguette in half lengthwise. Finely chop the parsley. Mince the garlic.
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Step 2
2. Make the meatballs. Mix the ground meat with breadcrumbs, parsley, half of the Pecorino cheese, ricotta, salt, pepper, and one-third of the garlic. Mix well.
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Step 3
3. Divide the minced meat into 10 meatballs. Then fry them in oil for 7 minutes, turning a couple of times.
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Step 4
4. Meanwhile, cook the spaghetti in salted water until done. Reserve half of the cooking water, then drain the pasta and toss with one teaspoon of oil. Spread oil on the baguette, sprinkle with 1/3 of the garlic and the remaining cheese. Bake the bread in the oven at 190°C for 8 minutes.
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Step 5
5. Next, add the remaining garlic to the pan. Sauté it together with the meatballs for 30 minutes. Then add salt, sauce, and half of the pasta cooking water.
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Step 6
6. Serve the spaghetti topped with meatballs and sauce. Sprinkle the dish with chopped parsley. Serve with a baked baguette.