Spaghetti and Meatballs
Originally, I was going to suggest making this dinner for Valentines Day. I was going to make heart shaped meatballs. Then I tasted it and it was so yummy and delicious and full of garlic. I love garlic. But, maybe it isnt the best thing for Valentines Day? Unless youre both eating garlic? Maybe? You can make an educated decision on this one. I started shaping the meatballs, but they kinda just looked awkward, and not really like hearts. So they are just round.
Ingredients
| Spaghetti | 1/2 Pound | |
| Sauce ingredients | ||
| Olive oil | 1 Tablespoon | |
| Onion | 1 ((chopped)) | |
| Carrots | 2 ((Grated)) | |
| Daikon radish | 1 Cup (16 tbs) ((Korean Daikon Radish, grated)) | |
| Garlic | 4 Clove (20 gm) ((minced)) | |
| Balsamic vinegar | 1 Tablespoon | |
| Kale | 1 Cup (16 tbs) ((roughly chopped)) | |
| Napa cabbage | 2 Cup (32 tbs) ((chopped)) | |
| Salt | 1/2 Teaspoon | |
| Pepper | 1/4 Teaspoon | |
| Dried thyme | 1/2 Teaspoon | |
| Dried oregano | 1/2 Teaspoon | |
| Dried basil | 3/4 Teaspoon | |
| Dried rosemary | 1/2 Teaspoon | |
| Dried parsley | 1/2 Teaspoon | |
| Cayenne | 1 Dash | |
| Tomato sauce | 2 Cup (32 tbs) | |
| Pasta water | 2 Cup (32 tbs) | |
| Meatballs ingredients | ||
| Ground beef | 1 Pound | |
| Olive oil | 1 Dash ((For greasing)) | |
| Sea salt/Garlic smoked sea salt | 1/2 Teaspoon | |
| Lemon juice | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Pepper | 1 Dash | |
| Dijon mustard | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Garlic | 2 Clove (10 gm) ((minced)) | |
| Parmesan | 1/2 Cup (8 tbs) ((for topping)) | |
| Fresh basil | 1/2 Bunch (50 gm) ((for topping)) |
Directions
To Prepare:
1. Add pasta to salted, boiling water.
2. Cook according to package directions. Reserve 2 C pasta water before draining*.
Making:
1. Heat skillet. Add 1 T olive oil.
2. When it’s hot, add onion, carrot, radish, salt, and pepper. Cook for 10 minutes over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
3. Add garlic and balsamic vinegar, cook 1 minute more.
4. Add kale, cabbage, herbs, cayenne, tomato sauce, and pasta water. Stir, bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for 5-10 minutes. Add more water if needed.
5. Combine beef, salt, lemon juice, dijon, garlic, and a drizzle of olive oil.
6. Using hands, mix (but don’t over mix). Divide in 8. Shape each of the 8 pieces into a ball.
7. Heat skillet, add 1 T oil, when hot, add meatballs and flatten ever so slightly. Cook, covered, over medium heat for 5 minutes.
8. Flip and cook, uncovered, for 5-10 minutes more (or until internal temperature of meatball reaches 160F).
Serving:
1. Top pasta with sauce, meatballs, parmesan, and basil.
2. Enjoy!
Note: I paired it with some Caesar Salad.
Recipe Summary
