Spicy spaghetti os

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INGREDIENTS:

  • Meatballs:
  • 1/3 cup ricotta
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 cup fresh sage leaves
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup Italian style breadcrumbs
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
  • 1/2 pounds (8 ounces) ground beef, 85 percent fat
  • Canola oil
  • Sauce:
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 small onion, grated
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 (28 ounces) can crushed tomatoes
  • 3 tablespoons red wine
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes
  • 1 pound ditilini pasta
  • 2 ounces shaved Parmesan, to serve
  • 1/3 cup basil leaves, to serve


    • METHOD:

    In a food processor, add ricotta, oil and garlic; pulse until smooth.
    Add sage, egg, breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper.
    Process until fully blended.
    Add beef and pulse 3 to 4 times, just until mixed.

    Scoop out heaping tablespoonfuls of mixture.
    Gently roll mixture between palms to form balls and place on a lined sheet tray.

    In a sauté pan, add 1 inch of canola oil on medium-high heat.
    When hot, add meatballs.
    Do not overcrowd the pan.
    Sauté for 1 to 2 minutes on each side, until light golden and crisp.
    Flip to other side.
    Remove to a sheet tray and set aside.

    Make the sauce: In the sauté pan, add olive oil.
    When hot, add onion and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes.
    Stir in garlic; sauté for 30 seconds.
    Add remaining ingredients to pan and stir to combine.

    Bring to a boil.
    Reduce heat and let simmer uncovered, for about 15 to 20 minutes, until sauce thickens.

    Add meatballs to sauce and gently simmer for 10 minutes.

    Cook pasta according to package, drain and add to sauté pan with sauce and meatballs.

    Gently toss pasta to cover with sauce.
    Top with shaved Parmesan and fresh basil.

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    COMMENTS / REVIEWS

    1. K
      Kristy

      Just tried this recipe and really loved it.

    2. s
      sierra

      OMG. Thank you for this recipe, it is wonderful!

    3. c
      colin

      This was simple and delicious

    4. j
      joanne

      Made this tonight and it was wonderful!

    5. d
      dee man

      Excellent dish!

    6. A
      Alaska Girl

      I loved it,I made it for a very dear friend and she was impressed

    7. r
      rita

      I admittedly made a few changes, but I think the concept is the same and made it so good.

    8. E
      Ellen

      This is a great recipe. I just made it and will make it again soon.

    9. J
      Jo

      So nice .. i wish i could make these

    10. S
      Sharon

      This was absolutely delicious!!

    11. M
      Mark

      Thanks for the beautiful recipes!

    12. C
      Corrie

      This recipe is amazing!

    13. W
      Wendy McIntosh

      I've made this recipe a handful of times. My picky 11yr old son and husband love it! It's the only one I use. Thank you!

    14. V
      Victor

      Made this for a gathering last night. Everyone raved and asked for the recipe. I was almost embarrassed by how easy it it. Spectacular dish!

    15. A
      Angie

      Thank you so much for this recipe!

    16. j
      jbnyc

      Yum, yum, yum! This recipe looks delicious.

    17. V
      Valerie

      Unfortunately it is not in my taste.I do not recommend it.

    18. d
      dessinateur

      This is one of my husbands favorite things I make. I found your recipe years ago and he still requests it! Thanks!

    19. M
      MaryM

      Delicious and ohhhh so beautiful! Thanks for the recipe :0)

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