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Pasta with Meatballs

Cultural Context

Pasta with meatballs, a staple of Italian-American cuisine, reflects the immigrant experience of adapting traditional recipes. Originating from Southern Italy, where meatballs were often served separately, the dish became popular in the United States, especially in New York City. Today, it is a beloved comfort food worldwide, with variations that include different types of pasta and sauces.

ItalianITmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
600 g rigatoni
150 g scamorza affumicata
150 g caciocavallo
Parmigiano reggiano
250 g Passata di pomodoro
1 Spicchio d'aglio
Basilico
Olio d'oliva
Sale
400 g Macinato di vitello
Pane raffermo
Latte
Prezzemolo
1 Spicchio d'aglio
1 Uovo
Sale
Pepe
Parmigiano
Olio di semi d'arachide

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork can be less expensive.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

canned tomatoes

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: tomato paste

Fresh tomatoes provide a lighter taste, while tomato paste is budget-friendly.

spaghetti

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pasta

💰Cheaper: pasta made from other grains

Whole wheat pasta offers more fiber.

1

In una casseruola aggiungere olio, aglio in camicia, gambi di basilico, far insaporire, togliere l’aglio e aggiungere la passata. Cuocere per mezz’oretta a fiamma media, regolare di sale.

2

In una boule mescolare la carne macinata di vitello, il pane ammollato nel latte e strizzato, prezzemolo e aglio tritati, sale, pepe, il parmigiano e l'uovo.

3

Fare delle polpettine piccole e friggere in olio di semi caldo.

4

Una volta scolate aggiungere al sugo e cuocere ancora 10-15 minuti.

5

In abbondante acqua salata cuocere la pasta e scolarla al dente in una boule.

6

Aggiungere il sugo con le polpette, il caciocavallo grattugiato, la scamorza tagliata a cubetti e il parmigiano.

7

Infornare a 180°C per 10-15 minuti, poi accendere il grill e cuocere ancora 4-5 minuti.

Cooking Techniques

boilingsautéingmixingbaking

Equipment Needed

grill

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarianveganplant-basedpescatariandairy-freeegg-freegluten-freenut-freesoy-free

Allergens

glutendairyegg

Also Known As

Spaghetti and MeatballsPasta al Ragu
Local Name: Pasta con Polpette

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