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Classic comfort food!

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Category
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Entree
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Chef
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Rachael Ray
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Contributor
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Jeremiah
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Last Update
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11/28/2012 8:26:26 PM
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Prep Time
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30
min
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Cook Time
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40
min
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Serves
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8
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Ingredients
arrow_right Spaghetti, 1 pound arrow_right arrow_right Meatballs: arrow_right ground sirloin, 1 1/4 pounds arrow_right Worcestershire sauce, 2 teaspoons arrow_right egg, 1 large arrow_right Italian bread crumbs, 1/2 cup arrow_right grated Parmesan, 1/4 cup arrow_right garlic, 2 cloves arrow_right Salt and pepper arrow_right arrow_right Sauce: arrow_right extra-virgin olive oil, 2 tablespoons arrow_right crushed red pepper flakes, 1/2 teaspoon arrow_right garlic, 4 cloves arrow_right onion, 1 small arrow_right beef stock, 1 cup arrow_right crushed tomatoes, 1 (28-ounce) can arrow_right flat-leaf parsley, A handful arrow_right fresh basil leaves, 10 leaves arrow_right
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Cooking Instructions
PREPARATION Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Beat 1 egg Chop 6 cloves garlic Finely chop 1 small onion Chop flat-leaf parsley Thinly slice 10 leaves fresh basil leaves COOKING Place a large pot of water on to boil for spaghetti. When it boils, add salt and pasta and cook to al dente. Mix beef and Worcestershire, egg, bread crumbs, cheese, garlic, salt and pepper. Roll meat into 1 1/2 inch medium-sized meatballs and place on nonstick cookie sheet or a cookie sheet greased with extra-virgin olive oil. Bake balls 10 to 12 minutes, until no longer pink. Heat a deep skillet or medium pot over moderate heat. Add oil, crushed pepper, garlic and finely chopped onion. Saute 5 to 7 minutes, until onion bits are soft. Add beef stock, crushed tomatoes, and herbs. Bring to a simmer and cook for about 10 minutes. Toss hot, drained pasta with a few ladles of the sauce and grated cheese. Turn meatballs in remaining sauce. SERVING Place pasta on dinner plates and top with meatballs and sauce and extra grated cheese. Serve with bread or garlic bread (and some good chianti!)
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