Name: The Godfather's Spaghetti and Meatballs Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 box Barilla Spaghetti pasta; 7 oz beef, minced; 3 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil; 1 onion, chopped; 1-2 garlic cloves, chopped; 2 1/2 cups San Marzano tomatoes; 1 cup Water; 2 slices white bread, no crust, diced; 1-2 Italian sausages, casing removed; 1 cup Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, grated; 3 tbsp parsley, chopped; 8-9 basil leaves, chopped; To taste salt and pepper

The Godfather's Spaghetti and Meatballs Pasta

50 minutes

Winter and Soup Recipes Garlic Parsley Basil Tomato Meat Cheese Pork/Sausage Classic Blue Box Long

Inspired by 'The Godfather', this recipe by Frédérike Lachance-Brulotte of @folksandforks keeps it simple with tomato sauce, pork meatballs and al dente Barilla Spaghetti pasta. Although “Revenge is a dish best served cold", you should serve this piping hot! Best served with Ruffino Riserva Ducale Taste profile: Well-balanced, velvety tannins; firm acidity and a lingering finish of rosemary.

Classic Authentic Italian Recipes

Ingredients

4 servings

1 boxBarilla Spaghetti pasta

7 ozbeef, minced

3 tbspExtra virgin olive oil

1onion, chopped

1-2garlic cloves, chopped

2 1/2 cupsSan Marzano tomatoes

1 cupWater

2 sliceswhite bread, no crust, diced

1-2Italian sausages, casing removed

1 cupParmigiano Reggiano cheese, grated

3 tbspparsley, chopped

8-9basil leaves, chopped

To tastesalt and pepper

Disclaimer

Individuals with allergies or specific dietary concerns should verify that the ingredients they utilize for the recipes comply with their restrictions.

Method

Step 1

In a saucepot, sauté chopped onion with olive oil for five minutes, add 1 clove of chopped garlic. Keep sautéing for 1 minute, then add San Marzano tomatoes. Add about a cup of water, a pinch of salt and pepper, and bring to a simmer.

Step 2

While the tomato mixture simmers, soak bread in water for a few seconds. Remove bread from water and squeeze out extra liquid.

Step 3

Combine meat, 2/3 cup of Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, parsley, 1 clove chopped garlic, and soaked bread in a bowl. Shape meatballs to your desired size.

Step 4

Add meatballs to tomato sauce, and simmer until thoroughly cooked, for about 15 minutes.

Step 5

Meanwhile, bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook Barilla Spaghetti pasta according to package directions. Drain and toss with the meatball sauce.

Step 6

Finish with basil, remaining Parmigiano Reggiano cheese and a drizzle of olive oil before serving.

Spaghetti

The most famous pasta shape in the world and the most popular shape in Italy; the name comes from the Italian word "spagh", which means "lengths of cord." Spaghetti is a classic and versatile cut that originates from the south of Italy and is commonly used with tomato sauces, fresh vegetables or fish.

Shape

Long

Cook time

10 minutes

Pack size

410 g (5 x servings)

Range

Classic Blue Box

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