diff --git a/src/spaghetti-and-meatballs.md b/src/spaghetti-and-meatballs.md index c0da3e0..eff8d26 100644 --- a/src/spaghetti-and-meatballs.md +++ b/src/spaghetti-and-meatballs.md @@ -6,7 +6,8 @@ ## Ingredients -[[For the sauce]] +### For the sauce + - ½ chopped sweet yellow onion - 3 cloves chopped garlic - 1 cup finely chopped carrots @@ -18,7 +19,8 @@ - ¼ cup grated Parmesan-Romano cheese blend - ¼ cup red wine (optional) -[[For the meatballs]] +### For the meatballs + - 1 lb. ground beef - ½ lb. fresh bulk Italian style pork sausage - 2 tbsp. finely chopped basil @@ -29,12 +31,14 @@ - ¼ cup grated Parmesan-Romano cheese blend - Red wine (optional) -[[For the pasta]] +### For the pasta + - 1 ½ lb. dry spaghetti ## Directions -[[Prepare the sauce]] +### Prepare the sauce + 1. Heat olive oil in a 4 to 5 quart pot on medium-high heat. 2. Add onions and cook for 2 minutes. 3. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds longer or until fragrant. @@ -44,30 +48,35 @@ 7. Mash and stir the tomatoes with a potato masher until the sauce starts to thicken, about 5 minutes over medium-high heat. 8. Reduce heat to low and simmer gently while prepating meatballs, stirring occasionally. -[[Form the meatballs]] +### Form the meatballs + 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]] +### Cook the meatballs + 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]] +### Finish and simmer the sauce + 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]] +### Cook the spaghetti + 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. -[[Serve]] +### Serve + 21. Place a thin layer of sauce on a plate. Add pasta, sauce and meatballs. ## Contribution