Tagliatelle With Meatballs Recipe

A delightful Italian feast! This recipe delivers a mouthwatering combination of tender meatballs simmered in a vibrant tomato sauce, tossed with perfectly cooked tagliatelle pasta. Impress your family and friends with this classic dish – a true taste of Italy in your kitchen!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 110 mins
Calories 1126.5 kcal
Protein 102g
Rating 4.3 (3 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Tagliatelle With Meatballs

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How to Make Tagliatelle With Meatballs

  1. Prepare the Sauce: Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Sauté Aromatics: Add 1 medium onion, chopped, and 2 celery stalks, chopped, and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add Garlic: Stir in 2 cloves of minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Simmer the Sauce: Add one (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes, 2 tablespoons tomato paste, 1 teaspoon sugar, 1/2 cup dry red wine, salt, and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Make the Meatballs: In a large bowl, gently combine 1 pound ground beef, 1/2 cup breadcrumbs, 1 egg, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 2 cloves minced garlic, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/2 teaspoon dried basil, salt, and pepper to taste. Add 2 tablespoons of milk if needed to bind the mixture.
  6. Shape Meatballs: Roll the meat mixture into 12 meatballs (about 1.5 inches in diameter).
  7. Brown Meatballs: Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the meatballs on all sides, about 5-6 minutes. This step can be done in batches if needed.
  8. Combine Meatballs and Sauce: Add the browned meatballs to the simmering tomato sauce. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  9. Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 1 pound of tagliatelle pasta and cook according to package directions, until al dente (about 8-10 minutes).
  10. Finish and Serve: Drain the pasta and add it to the pan with the meatballs and sauce. Toss gently to combine. Stir in 2 tablespoons of butter. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

27 g

Sugar

51g

Fat

83g

Carbs

34g

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