Spicy Spaghetti with Mega Meatballs

Votes: 1

Time: 55 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 4

Nutritional value per serving:

Serving size: 1 of 18
Calories 300, total fat 14 G., saturated fats 4 G., proteins 17 G., carbohydrates 26 G., fiber 2 G., cholesterol 56 mg, sodium 344 mg, sugar 3 G.

Sunny Anderson makes these giant meatballs from a mixture of ground beef and pork, topped with grated Parmesan cheese and fragrant herbs. These mega-meatballs are first pan-fried until golden brown, then finished in the oven, resulting in a firm, crisp exterior and juicy interior. They'll be a hit with both adults and kids. Serve with cooked spaghetti, drizzled with homemade hot sauce, and sprinkled with a generous amount of Parmesan cheese.

The recipes use measuring containers with the following volumes:
1 glass (st.) - 250 ml.
3/4 cup (st.) - 180 ml.
2/3 cup (st.) - 160 ml.
1/2 cup (st.) - 125 ml.
1/3 cup (st.) - 80 ml.
1/4 cup (st.) - 60 ml.
1 tablespoon (tbsp) - 15 ml.
1 teaspoon (tsp) - 5 ml.
1/5 teaspoon (tsp) - 1 ml.

Ingredients for the recipe:

Mega Meatballs

0.5 tbsp. grated parmesan
0.5 cups plain breadcrumbs
0.5 tsp onion powder
1 tsp. dry grated sage
2 teaspoons coarse salt
1/4 cup chopped parsley leaves
450 g of ground beef
450 g of minced pork
2 eggs, beaten
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1/4 cup vegetable oil

Spicy spaghetti

2 tbsp. l. olive oil
0.5 cup chopped onion
0.5 cup chopped green bell pepper
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 teaspoon dried oregano
0.5 tsp cayenne pepper
1 can (800 g) of canned crushed tomatoes
1 teaspoon hot sauce
1 teaspoon sugar (optional)
450 g spaghetti, cooked until al dente
Grated Parmesan, for serving

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Cooking the dish according to the recipe:

Preheat oven to 190°C.
Meatballs:

In a large bowl, combine the Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, onion powder, sage, salt, freshly ground black pepper to taste, and parsley. Add the ground beef and pork, eggs, and garlic and mix gently. Form into 8 equal-sized meatballs.

Heat a 25 cm (10 in) frying pan over medium-high heat. Add vegetable oil. When the oil is hot, add the meatballs and fry until golden brown on all sides, about 10 minutes. Transfer the pan to the oven and bake the meatballs until cooked through, about 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, prepare the sauce:

In a large saucepan over medium heat, heat the vegetable oil, onion, bell pepper, garlic, a pinch of salt, and some freshly ground black pepper. Sauté until the vegetables are softened, then add the oregano, cayenne pepper, pureed tomatoes, and hot sauce. Taste and add sugar if needed. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Bring the sauce to a simmer and simmer for about 20 minutes.
Taste the sauce and add salt and pepper if needed. Serve the cooked pasta with the sauce and meatballs, arranging two meatballs per serving. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.

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