Spicy spaghetti os

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INGREDIENTS:

  • Meatballs:
  • 1/3 cup ricotta
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 cup fresh sage leaves
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup Italian style breadcrumbs
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
  • 1/2 pounds (8 ounces) ground beef, 85 percent fat
  • Canola oil
  • Sauce:
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 small onion, grated
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 (28 ounces) can crushed tomatoes
  • 3 tablespoons red wine
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes
  • 1 pound ditilini pasta
  • 2 ounces shaved Parmesan, to serve
  • 1/3 cup basil leaves, to serve


    • METHOD:

    In a food processor, add ricotta, oil and garlic; pulse until smooth.
    Add sage, egg, breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper.
    Process until fully blended.
    Add beef and pulse 3 to 4 times, just until mixed.

    Scoop out heaping tablespoonfuls of mixture.
    Gently roll mixture between palms to form balls and place on a lined sheet tray.

    In a sauté pan, add 1 inch of canola oil on medium-high heat.
    When hot, add meatballs.
    Do not overcrowd the pan.
    Sauté for 1 to 2 minutes on each side, until light golden and crisp.
    Flip to other side.
    Remove to a sheet tray and set aside.

    Make the sauce: In the sauté pan, add olive oil.
    When hot, add onion and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes.
    Stir in garlic; sauté for 30 seconds.
    Add remaining ingredients to pan and stir to combine.

    Bring to a boil.
    Reduce heat and let simmer uncovered, for about 15 to 20 minutes, until sauce thickens.

    Add meatballs to sauce and gently simmer for 10 minutes.

    Cook pasta according to package, drain and add to sauté pan with sauce and meatballs.

    Gently toss pasta to cover with sauce.
    Top with shaved Parmesan and fresh basil.

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    COMMENTS / REVIEWS

    1. C
      CJ McD

      So nice .. i wish i could make these

    2. M
      Min

      I'm totally hooked. I will make this often. It is amazing.

    3. L
      Lori

      Delicious! I was able to increase or decrease the amounts of anything I liked or did not like to make it my own!

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      LP

      I love this! So easy to throw together.

    5. L
      Lindsay

      So months later I finally found time to make this five minute recipe.

    6. E
      Ellen

      This was simple and delicious

    7. C
      Cajun

      Excellent! I was testing a new stuffing recipe for Thanksgiving

    8. L
      LP

      Mmmm lovely

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      Paul Legato

      Wow. Fantastic! Followed the instructions to the letter and this was awesome...

    10. R
      Regina

      I've made this several times…so good! it turned out delicous. Thanks for this recipe!!!!

    11. L
      Leah

      Absolutely delicious.

    12. N
      Nandita

      Made this last night for my family and we love it.

    13. C
      Chelsea

      Made this tonight and it was wonderful!

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      chris p

      I think this recipe was amazing!

    15. L
      Linda

      Wow! This is amazing. So delicious and so pretty! I'm eating it. So good! Thanks!

    16. P
      Paul Legato

      Wow – I tried this recipe tonight & was impressed!

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      chris p

      What a wonderful inspiration!

    18. A
      Allison

      It's very tasty and very easy to cook,

    19. A
      Angela

      Made this today for my family - they loved it!

    20. c
      chris p

      This was a really tasty and easy recipe.

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