Pasta with meatballs in tomato sauce

This dish is a true classic of Italian cuisine. This simple yet flavorful recipe combines juicy meatballs with a rich tomato sauce and perfectly cooked pasta. In about 45 minutes of preparation time, you have an authentic Italian meal on the table.

Ingredients

The list of ingredients for the pasta with meatballs in tomato sauce (serves 2):

For the pasta:

• 200 grams spaghetti

For the meatballs:

• 250 grams of minced beef
• 1/2 onion, finely chopped
• 1 garlic clove, crushed
• 1/2 egg
• 25 grams of breadcrumbs
• 25 grams Parmesan cheese, grated
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon of salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

For the tomato sauce:

• 1/2 can of diced tomatoes (200 grams)
• 1/2 can of tomato puree (35 grams)
• 1 tablespoon of olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon oregano
• 1/2 tablespoon of sugar

Method of preparation

Step 1: Preparing the meatballs

1. Mix in a bowl the minced beef, finely chopped onion, crushed garlic, egg, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, chopped parsley, salt and pepper.
2. Knead the mixture well until all ingredients are well mixed.
3. Then make balls of it.

Step 2: Cooking the pasta

1. Bring plenty of salted water to the boil in a large pan.
2. Add the spaghetti and cook according to package directions.
3. Drain the pasta.

Step 3: Prepare the tomato sauce

1. Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the meatballs and brown them all over. Remove them from the pan and set them aside.
2. In the same pan, add the tomato paste and cook for a minute.
3. Then add tomato cubes, oregano and the sugar. Stir everything well and bring the sauce to a boil.
4. Lower the heat and add the meatballs back to the sauce. Simmer for 15-20 minutes, until the meatballs are cooked through and the sauce has thickened.

Step 4: Enjoy the meal!

Nutritional values

The average nutritional values ​​of this meal for 1 portion of 450 grams are:

Calories	710 calories
Fats	30g
Carbohydrates	80g
Protein	30g

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