Sunny's Spicy Spaghetti With Mega Meatballs
Serves: 4
Zoie Ernser
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
54
Spice
42
Sweetness
48
Sourness
40
mins
Prep time (avg)
5.2
Difficulty
Ingredients:
1 cup
Plain Bread Crumbs1 tsp
Onion Powder1 tsp
Rubbed Sage (dry)2 tsps
Kosher Salt450 g
Ground Beef Round450 g
Ground Pork2 cloves
Garlic (minced)1 cup
Vegetable Oil2 tbsps
Olive Oil1 cup
Onion (chopped)1
Salt1 tsp
Oregano (dried)1 tsp
Cayenne Pepper1 tsp
Sugar (optional)Directions:
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Watch how to make this recipe
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Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F
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To make the meatballs: In a large bowl, combine the Parmesan, bread crumbs, onion powder, sage, salt, a few grinds of black pepper, to taste, and parsley
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Add the ground round, pork, eggs, and garlic and gently combine
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Form into 8 equal-sized meatballs
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In a 10-inch saute pan over medium-high heat, add the vegetable oil
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When the oil begins to swirl, add the meatballs and sear until light golden on all sides, about 10 minutes
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Transfer the pan to the oven and roast until cooked through, 15 minutes
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Meanwhile, make the sauce: In a large saucepan over medium heat, add the oil, onion, bell pepper, garlic, a pinch of salt, and a few grinds of black pepper, to taste
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Saute until tender, then add the oregano, cayenne pepper, crushed tomatoes, and hot sauce
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Taste and add sugar, if needed
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Season, to taste, with salt and pepper
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Bring the sauce to a simmer, and cook for about 20 minutes more
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Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning, if necessary
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Serve the cooked pasta with sauce and meatballs, divided among serving plates with 2 meatballs per serving
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Garnish with Parmesan cheese