Spaghetti e polpette | Ricette italiane | Sfizioso

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner and lower in calories, while ground pork is often less expensive.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated mozzarella

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories, while mozzarella is often cheaper.

canned tomatoes

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: crushed tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes can be healthier but may not be as convenient, while crushed tomatoes are often less expensive.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Oats provide a healthier alternative, while crushed crackers can be a cost-effective substitute.

Cook spaghetti in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.

Drain spaghetti and set aside, reserving some pasta water.

In a bowl, combine ground beef, bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, chopped onion, parsley, salt, and black pepper.

Mix until well combined, then shape into meatballs about the size of a golf ball.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add meatballs to the skillet and cook until browned on all sides, about 6-8 minutes.

Remove meatballs from the skillet and set aside.

In the same skillet, add canned tomatoes, basil, sugar, and red pepper flakes.

Simmer the sauce for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Return meatballs to the skillet and simmer in the sauce for an additional 10-15 minutes until cooked through.

If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water to reach desired consistency.

Toss cooked spaghetti with the sauce and meatballs until well coated.

Serve hot, garnished with extra parmesan cheese and parsley.

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