LINGUINE WITH MARINARA SAUCE AND MEATBALLS

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When we're in the mood for good home made spaghetti (we prefer linguine) and meatballs, I make a simple sauce and cook the meatballs in it for a long time. Just before serving we add fresh herbs and top it with Parmesan.

Provided by PanNan

Categories     Meat

Time 1h50m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
1/2 onion, chopped fine
1/2 green pepper, chopped fine
2 garlic cloves, crushed
salt
pepper
1 tablespoon dried basil
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried parsley
3 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
3 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
3 cups water
6 garlic cloves, crushed
1/2 cup shredded carrot
salt and pepper
1 cup red wine
1/4 cup fresh basil
1/4 cup fresh oregano
grated or shredded parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Mix first nine ingredients by hand using a light touch.
  • Shape into 1 1/2" meatballs.
  • Brown slowly in a small amount of olive oil in a Dutch oven.
  • Turn carefully to brown all sides.
  • Meanwhile make sauce.
  • Mix tomato paste, tomato sauce and water.
  • When last side of meatballs are nearly brown, add tomato sauce mix to the pan.
  • Add garlic, carrot, salt, pepper and wine.
  • Stir, being careful not to break up meatballs, cover and simmer for at least an hour.
  • Add fresh chopped basil and oregano to taste during the last ten minutes.
  • Serve over linguini with Parmesan.

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