diff --git a/src/index.md b/src/index.md index 69351a0..4bdbd0a 100644 --- a/src/index.md +++ b/src/index.md @@ -64,6 +64,7 @@ Only Based cooking. No ads, no tracking, nothing but based cooking. - [Sunday Morning Milkshake](sunday-milkshake.html) - [Quesadilla](quesadilla.html) - [Tuna Sub](tuna-sub.html) +- [Spaghetti and Meatballs](spaghetti-and-meatballs.html) ## Basics diff --git a/src/spaghetti-and-meatballs.md b/src/spaghetti-and-meatballs.md index f57f38f..c0da3e0 100644 --- a/src/spaghetti-and-meatballs.md +++ b/src/spaghetti-and-meatballs.md @@ -7,7 +7,6 @@ ## Ingredients [[For the sauce]] -- 2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil - ½ chopped sweet yellow onion - 3 cloves chopped garlic - 1 cup finely chopped carrots @@ -17,7 +16,6 @@ - ¼ cup chopped fresh basil - 3 tbsp. tomato paste - ¼ cup grated Parmesan-Romano cheese blend -- 1 tsp. salt - ¼ cup red wine (optional) [[For the meatballs]] @@ -29,14 +27,10 @@ - 2 large eggs - ¾ cup unseasoned breadcrumbs - ¼ cup grated Parmesan-Romano cheese blend -- 2 tsp. salt -- 2 tsp. fresh ground black pepper -- 1 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil - Red wine (optional) [[For the pasta]] - 1 ½ lb. dry spaghetti -- 2 tbsp. salt ## Directions @@ -51,24 +45,24 @@ 8. Reduce heat to low and simmer gently while prepating meatballs, stirring occasionally. [[Form the meatballs]] -9. In a large bowl, mix by hand the beef, Italian sausage, basil, parsley, mushrooms, eggs, breadcrumbs, cheese, salt, and pepper. +9. In a large bowl, mix by hand the beef, Italian sausage, basil, parsley, mushrooms, eggs, breadcrumbs, cheese, and 2 tablespoons of salt and pepper. - Do not overmix or the meatballs will be tough. 10. Use small melon baller (or teaspoon) to form 1-inch round meatballs. 11. Roll and compress into tight balls. [[Cook the meatballs]] -12. In a separate wide, shallow pan, heat the olive oil on medium-high heat. +12. In a separate wide, shallow pan, heat olive oil on medium-high heat. 13. Brown meatballs on all sides for about 2-3 minutes. - Depending on the pan size, you may need to brown two batches of the meatballs. Cook them in a single layer; do not crowd the pan by stacking them. - Do not overcook the meatballs; they will continue to cook in the sauce. 14. Towards the end of browning the meatballs, add a little bit of red wine to deglaze the pan. [[Finish and simmer the sauce]] -15. Add the cheese and red wine to the sauce and stir it in. Add salt to taste. +15. Add the cheese and red wine to the sauce and stir it in. Add 1 teaspoon of salt to taste. 16. Add meatballs and gently stir. Simmer the sauce and meatballs for 30-45 minutes while cooking the spaghetti, stirring occasionally. [[Cook the spaghetti]] -17. Fill a large pot with 4 quarts of water. Add the salt and bring it to a boil. +17. Fill a large pot with 4 quarts of water. Add 2 tablespoons of salt and bring it to a boil. 18. When the water is boiling, add the dry spaghetti to the pot. 19. Boil the spaghetti for 8-10 minutes, or to al dente. 20. Drain the spaghetti in a collander.