Tuscan meatballs with spaghetti. And this year it is Tuscan meatballs. So I guess aside from just being a huge culinary event, Taste of the Nation is also helping me expand my Italian food repertoire. Or am I the only one thinking beignets?
Combine the courgetti spaghetti and sauce mixture.
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Cook the spaghetti just a minute or so shy of the package directions, as the pasta will cook a little more in the sauce.
You can cook Tuscan meatballs with spaghetti using 6 ingredients and 4 steps. Here is how you cook it.
Ingredients of Tuscan meatballs with spaghetti
- You need 1 (500 g) of beef mince.
- You need 1 of Tuscan meatball recipe base.
- It's 1 Pack of spaghetti.
- You need 1 of Egg (large).
- Prepare 1/3 of Panko crumbs (bread crumbs can be used as well).
- You need 1 Can of diced/crushed tomatoes.
While the pasta is cooking you can sear the scallops, set them aside covered to keep warm and start the pan sauce. Sprinkle mozzarella in the base of the meat mixture, then top the spaghetti with sauce on top. Using the plastic wrap, form the meat into a large ball, ensuring there are no holes or cracks. Spaghetti and meatballs has never been easier!
Tuscan meatballs with spaghetti step by step
- Boil water for spaghetti, drop in desired amount and follow packet instructions..
- Mix beef with egg, crumbs and salt to taste in a bowl. Once all combined roll into small balls, best way to roll them is keep a bowl of cold water on the side so you can add a little water to you’re palm so the meat won’t stick to you..
- Put a tablespoon of oil in the pot/pan and start adding meatballs, don’t overcrowd as they will not cook evenly. I like to leave mine a little raw in the middle so when the sauce is added they will cook further but come out tender and not dry..
- Once meatballs are browned, add recipe base and can of tomatoes - more salt will be needed. Simmer for 5-10mins then mix in with drained cooked spaghetti. Then serve. Enjoy! ☺️.
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