Bucatini All'Amatriciana With Spicy Smoked Mozzarella Meatballs
Serves: 3
Irma Bergnaum
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
60
Spice
42
Sweetness
62
Sourness
46
mins
Prep time (avg)
4.5
Difficulty
Ingredients:
2 tbsps
Olive Oil170 g
Pancetta (diced)1 cup
Grated Pecorino Romano1 small
Onion (6-ounce, grated)1 large
Egg2 tbsps
Ketchup230 g
Ground Beef230 g
Ground VealDirections:
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Sprinkle with the remaining parsley and Parmesan
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Watch how to make this recipe
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For the sauce: In a large heavy skillet, heat the oil over medium heat
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Add the pancetta and cook, stirring constantly, until golden brown, about 5 to 7 minutes
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Using a slotted spoon, remove the pancetta and reserve
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Add the onion and cook for 5 minutes
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Stir in the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds
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Add the tomatoes, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and the cooked pancetta
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Simmer, uncovered, over medium-low heat until the sauce thickens, about 15 minutes
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Stir in the cheese and season with salt and pepper, to taste
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For the meatballs: Position an oven rack in the lower 1/3 of the oven
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Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F
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Line a baking sheet with parchment paper
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In a large bowl, combine the onion, 1/2 cup parsley, 2/3 cup Parmesan, bread crumbs, egg, ketchup, garlic, red pepper flakes, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper
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Add the beef and veal
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Using your hands, combine all ingredients gently but thoroughly
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Shape the meat mixture into 16 (1 1/2-inch-diameter) meatballs and place on the prepared baking sheet
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Make a hole in the center of each meatball and place a cube of mozzarella inside
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Reform the meatball so that the mozzarella is completely covered with the meat mixture
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Bake the meatballs for 15 minutes until cooked through
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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat
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Add the pasta and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 to 10 minutes
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Drain and place in a large serving bowl
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Add the meatballs and sauce
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Toss gently and season with salt and pepper, to taste