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. t
      tomoko

      This is a beautiful dish!

    2. R
      Rachael Pehota

      Love it and thanks.

    3. d
      dessinateur

      Looking forward to making this tonight

    4. T
      Tami

      Great option to make and take to lunch.

    5. A
      Angela

      Hi there -- just wanted to say thanks for the recipe.

    6. M
      Marilyn

      This was a really tasty and easy recipe.

    7. M
      Min

      These were easy and delicious.

    8. S
      Stephany

      I absolutely love the simplicity of this recipe.

    9. J
      Jancd

      I loved this. I don't have words to explain how delicious and amazing this dish is.

    10. S
      Sheila

      I made this last night according to the recipe. It was fabulous!

    11. B
      Bea

      What a wonderful inspiration!

    12. C
      Christel

      So months later I finally found time to make this five minute recipe.

    13. N
      Nandita

      Thanks for the suggestion!

    14. B
      Becky

      Perfect and simple to make. My husband loved it!

    15. P
      Phyllis

      You are a culinary genius! We loved the recipe.

    16. k
      kookie in London

      These were delicious! Will definitely make again…

    17. S
      Steph

      I love this! So easy to throw together.

    18. A
      Audrey

      What a beautiful recipe you put together for us.

    19. r
      rei

      Loved this recipe! Simple and delicious.

    20. S
      Susan

      Oh my, was this delicious! I made this last night when I thought company was coming over. They ended up staying home and so I had this amazing all to myself.

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