Smoky Meatballs & Pasta on the BBQ – Smoked Meatballs, Tomato Sauce & Gratin

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground chicken is often less expensive.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast offers a cheesy flavor without dairy, while pecorino is often more affordable.

canned tomatoes

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: crushed tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes can be healthier, while crushed tomatoes are usually cheaper.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier due to its fats, while canola is often less expensive.

Set the pit boss grill to 110°C (230°F) to smoke the meatballs for about 1 hour.

Place a cast iron pan in the barbecue to heat while smoking the meatballs.

After 1 hour, check the meatballs for color.

Raise the grill temperature to 176°C (349°F).

Add olive oil to the cast iron pan.

Cook chopped onions and minced garlic in the pan.

Add canned tomatoes and let cook for 10 minutes.

Add pasta to the sauce and cook for 5-6 more minutes, adding flat parsley and cheese.

Cooking Techniques

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