Spaghetti with Meatballs is a simple, quick, and mouth-watering dish that requires the minimum amount of ingredients available. That is why it is very popular among housewives around the world.
It is necessary
- - 500 g minced turkey;
- - 4 cloves of garlic;
- - 800 g of tomatoes;
- - an egg;
- - 450 g of spaghetti;
- - 80 ml of milk;
- - onion;
- - 25 g of bread crumbs;
- - 50 g grated parmesan + extra for serving;
- - 30 g of fresh herbs (parsley);
- - 0.5 teaspoons of dried oregano;
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- - salt;
- - ground black pepper;
- - 4 tablespoons olive oil (for frying)
Instructions
Step 1
Make the sauce. Heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. After adding chopped garlic, fry it for about 1 minute.
Step 2
Then put the tomatoes, dried oregano and thyme, salt and pepper. After boiling, reduce the fire. Cover with a lid and simmer the tomato sauce for 20-25 minutes.
Step 3
Prepare the meatballs. Add an egg to a large bowl, pour in milk, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper.
Step 4
Mix until smooth. Chop the onion finely, fry in 1 tablespoon of oil until transparent.
Step 5
Add minced meat, onions, bread crumbs, cheese and finely chopped herbs to the milk and egg mixture. Mix thoroughly.
Step 6
Shape the meatballs with your hands soaked in water. Place the meatballs in the skillet with the sauce. Pour the sauce over them using a spoon.
Step 7
Simmer the meatballs for 8-10 minutes. Meanwhile, boil the spaghetti according to the package directions.
Step 8
For a truly appealing finished dish, choose a durum wheat pasta as it is least at risk of overcooking.
Step 9
Mix the finished spaghetti with the sauce of your choice. Lay out the meatballs. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan when serving.
