Linguine With Marinara Sauce and Meatballs Recipe
🕒 Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
🥄 Servings: Adjust according to your needs
Description:
When the craving for a comforting homemade pasta dish strikes, look no further than this hearty Linguine With Marinara Sauce and Meatballs recipe. Here, we opt for linguine, but feel free to swap it with your favorite pasta variety. The secret lies in the simplicity of the sauce and the slow-cooked meatballs, infused with flavors that tantalize the taste buds. Just before serving, a sprinkle of fresh herbs and a generous topping of Parmesan cheese elevate this dish to a culinary delight.
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
- 1/2 onion
- 1/2 green pepper
- 2 garlic cloves
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- 1 can (6 oz) tomato paste
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 cup water
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 carrots, finely chopped
- 6 tbsp red wine
- 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh oregano, chopped
- Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving
Instructions:
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Prepare the Meatballs:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, finely chopped onion, green pepper, minced garlic cloves, salt, pepper, dried basil, dried oregano, and dried parsley.
- Gently mix the ingredients by hand, ensuring not to overwork the meat mixture.
- Shape the mixture into 1 1/2-inch meatballs.
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Brown the Meatballs:
- Heat a small amount of olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat.
- Brown the meatballs slowly, turning them carefully to ensure all sides are evenly browned.
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Prepare the Sauce:
- While the meatballs are browning, prepare the sauce by mixing the tomato paste, tomato sauce, and water in a bowl.
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Combine and Simmer:
- Once the meatballs are nearly browned on all sides, add the tomato sauce mixture to the Dutch oven.
- Stir in the minced garlic, chopped carrots, salt, pepper, and red wine.
- Be cautious not to break up the meatballs while stirring.
- Cover the Dutch oven and simmer the sauce and meatballs for at least an hour, allowing the flavors to meld together.
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Add Fresh Herbs:
- During the last ten minutes of simmering, add the freshly chopped basil and oregano to the sauce, adjusting the amount to your taste preferences.
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Serve:
- Serve the succulent meatballs and marinara sauce over cooked linguine.
- Garnish with grated Parmesan cheese for an extra burst of flavor.
Enjoy the hearty goodness of Linguine With Marinara Sauce and Meatballs with your loved ones, perfect for any weeknight dinner or special occasion. Buon appetito! 🍝🌿
