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Spaghetti & Meatballs

There is nothing better than a comforting bowl of spaghetti and meatballs. Using pantry and fridge staples, you can create a dish that is perfect for dinner anytime. Plus, the meatballs can be frozen in the sauce and served at a later date; a great freezer staple!







Ingredients:

1x 454g package of spaghetti noodles 

1x package fresh meatballs, cooked (about 24, use 12 for this recipe)

2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

1/2 yellow onion, diced

2 garlic cloves, minced

1x jar tomato passata

1x parmesan rind

Season with salt, pepper, chili flakes

1 tbsp butter


Topping:

Shredded parmesan reggiano cheese


Servings: 4

Preparation: 10 minutes

Total Time:  50 minutes

Kitchen Equipment: large skillet, large pot



    Instructions:

    1. Cook meatballs according to package directions.
    2. When the meatballs are done cooking, cut meatballs in half and split into two portions (use one portion of the meatballs for this dish and one for another meal link to soup recipe)
    3. To make the sauce, add the olive oil to a large skillet and bring to medium heat. Add in the diced onions, sauteeing for about 5-7 minutes until softened. Then add the minced garlic cloves and saute for 2 more minutes. Add in the jar of passata along with the parmesan rind, salt, ground pepper and pinch of chili flakes. 
    4. Bring the sauce to a simmer, add the meatballs and let cook at medium-low heat for 20-30 minutes, while you cook the pasta.
    5. While meatballs are simmering in the sauce, cook the pasta by bringing a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente. Drain and set aside.
    6. Just before serving, stir in a tablespoon of butter to the sauce and remove the parmesan rind.
    7. Toss the pasta with the sauce and meatballs; you may want to mix everything together in the pasta pot depending on the size of the pans you’re using.
    8. Serve topped with more grated parmesan cheese.



    Pro Tips:

    • Don’t have tomato passata? Try using canned crushed tomatoes. Whole or diced tomatoes could work too, just crush them up in the pan to your desired texture.
    • The cooked meatballs can be frozen in the sauce for up to 2 months and reheated on the stovetop until the meatballs are hot in the center.


     

     



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