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Barilla Spaghetti Pasta with Meatballs

Name: Barilla Spaghetti Pasta with Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1/3 box Barilla Spaghetti pasta; 7 oz beef, minced; 1/4 cup Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, grated; To taste nutmeg, salt and black pepper; 1/4 cup Extra virgin olive oil; 2 cups onion, finely chopped; 1 carrot, finely chopped; 30 oz tomato purée; 1/2 cup pecorino romano cheese, grated

50 minutes

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Now, this is an authentic Italian pasta dish that can't go wrong. Perfect for kids and adults, big parties or small gatherings, this recipe of perfectly al dente Barilla Spaghetti pasta with meatballs is a crowd favourite for all occasions. It's delicious, quick and easy to make, and above all, the perfect takeaway option should you or your guests want to enjoy it the next day.

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Ingredients

4 servings

1/3 boxBarilla Spaghetti pasta

7 ozbeef, minced

1/4 cupParmigiano Reggiano cheese, grated

To tastenutmeg, salt and black pepper

1/4 cupExtra virgin olive oil

2 cupsonion, finely chopped

1carrot, finely chopped

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

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

Step 2

To prepare the meatballs: In a mixing bowl, combine the beef, Parmigiano Reggiano cheese and season with nutmeg, salt and black pepper to taste.

Step 3

Shape into 1 cm meatballs and set aside.

Step 4

Prepare the sauce in a large skillet by adding olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, carrot and stir until translucent.

Step 5

Add the tomato purée and cook for 5 minutes. Season with salt, pepper and add meatballs.

Step 6

Cover skillet with lid and let the sauce simmer for 15 minutes. Stir occasionally without breaking the meatballs.

Step 7

Cook Barilla Spaghetti pasta and drain 2 minutes before the suggested cooking time on the package.

Step 8

Combine Barilla Spaghetti pasta with the sauce. Finish cooking with half a ladle of pasta water, and add Parmigiano Reggiano cheese.

Step 9

Serve Barilla Spaghetti pasta with meatballs on top, and finish with a drizzle of olive oil.

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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