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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
400 g di macinato di maiale
500 g di macinato di manzo
130 g di parmigiano
1 ciuffo di prezzemolo
3 uova
Sale e pepe qb
Pan grattato qb
Olio di semi di arachide qb
400 gr di spaghetti
2 spicchi di aglio
200 gr di passata di pomodoro
1 peperoncino

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

Prepare the meatballs by mixing the pork and beef mince with parmesan, parsley, eggs, salt, pepper, and breadcrumbs.

2

Form the mixture into meatballs.

3

Heat oil in a pan and fry the meatballs until browned.

4

In the same pan, add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.

5

Add the tomato passata and chili to the pan, and simmer to create the sauce.

6

Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente.

7

Combine the cooked spaghetti with the meatballs and sauce, and serve.

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Allergens

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Also Known As

Spaghetti and MeatballsPasta al Ragu
Local Name: Pasta con Polpette

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