Spaghetti with meatballs in tomato sauce
Description
The dish is easy to prepare without unnecessary complications. The meatballs can be made from beef, pork, or poultry (chicken, turkey). Sear the meatballs first, then simmer them in tomato sauce and place over cooked pasta. Garnish the finished dish with cheese and fresh herbs, and serve hot. The dish is ready to be served.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Pour 1 tablespoon of olive oil into a frying pan. Peel and finely chop 1 onion and 2 garlic cloves. Sauté the vegetables until cooked.
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Step 2
2. Place both types of minced meat in a bowl, add the sautéed onion with garlic, ricotta, egg, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan, chopped thyme and a few sprigs of parsley, soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of tomato paste, fennel seeds, salt, ground pepper, and nutmeg.
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Step 3
3. Mix the resulting mince thoroughly with your hands until the mixture becomes uniform.
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Step 4
4. Form meatballs by pinching off small pieces from the minced meat.
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Step 5
5. Heat a skillet with a tablespoon of olive oil, place the balls in it and carefully fry them on each side, then transfer to a bowl.
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Step 6
6. Finely chop the remaining onion and garlic, and dice the tomatoes into small cubes. Heat vegetable oil in the skillet where you fried the meatballs, sauté the onion and garlic, then add the tomatoes and tomato paste, and bring the mixture to a boil.
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Step 7
7. Place the previously fried meatballs into the sauce and gently stir. Reduce the heat to the minimum and cook for 15-25 minutes.
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Step 8
8. Cook the spaghetti in salted water, then drain in a colander. Transfer the spaghetti to a plate and top with the tomato sauce and meatballs. Garnish with parsley and grated cheese, and serve immediately.