Asian Inspired Meatballs And Spaghetti Recipe

A culinary adventure awaits! Denise Woodward, from the popular Eat Boutique blog, shares her year-in-the-making recipe for mouthwatering Asian-inspired pork meatballs and soba noodles. This isn't your average meatball recipe – tender pork meatballs, studded with crunchy sesame seeds, are tossed in a vibrant, umami-rich sauce that's sweet, sour, and spicy. Get ready for an explosion of flavor in every bite! This recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 990.5 kcal
Protein 98g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Asian Inspired Meatballs And Spaghetti

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How to Make Asian Inspired Meatballs And Spaghetti

  1. **Prepare the Sauce:** In a saucepan over low heat, combine 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1/4 cup dry white wine, and 2 tablespoons soy sauce.
  2. Stir until the sugar dissolves completely, about 2 minutes.
  3. Add 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger and 1 teaspoon sriracha (or more, to taste).
  4. Simmer over very low heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Remove from heat and set aside.
  6. **Make the Meatballs:** In a large bowl, combine 1 pound ground pork, 1/4 cup finely chopped onion, 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs, 1 large egg, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, 1 teaspoon grated ginger, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and 2 tablespoons sesame seeds.
  7. Gently mix with your hands until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  8. Roll the mixture into 1-inch meatballs.
  9. **Brown the Meatballs:** Heat 1/4 inch of safflower oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  10. Add the meatballs in batches, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes total.
  11. Remove meatballs to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
  12. **Simmer Meatballs in Sauce:** Wipe out excess oil from the skillet. Return the meatballs to the skillet. Pour the prepared sauce over the meatballs.
  13. Simmer over low heat for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
  14. **Cook the Noodles:** While the meatballs simmer, cook soba noodles according to package directions.
  15. Drain the noodles and toss with 1 teaspoon of safflower oil to prevent sticking.
  16. **Combine and Serve:** Add the browned meatballs to the noodles. If the sauce is too thin, increase the heat and simmer for a few minutes to thicken.
  17. Gently toss to coat the noodles evenly with the sauce. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

121 g

Sugar

115g

Fat

72g

Carbs

35g