Spaghetti and Ginger Meatballs

Name: Spaghetti and Ginger Meatballs
Yield: 4 to 6 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 ½ pounds ground lean beef; 2 teaspoons freshly grated ginger; ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese; 2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic; ¼ cup finely chopped Italian parsley; 1 egg, lightly beaten; Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 3 cups Italian crushed tomatoes; ½ teaspoon dried oregano; ½ teaspoon dried rosemary; ⅛ teaspoon red hot pepper flakes; 4 quarts water; 1 pound spaghetti; 2 tablespoons butter

By Pierre Franey

Published February 28, 1989

Total Time: 45 minutes
Rating: 3(6)
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Ingredients

Yield:4 to 6 servings

1 ½ pounds ground lean beef
2 teaspoons freshly grated ginger
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic
¼ cup finely chopped Italian parsley
1 egg, lightly beaten
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cups Italian crushed tomatoes
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon dried rosemary
⅛ teaspoon red hot pepper flakes
4 quarts water
1 pound spaghetti
2 tablespoons butter

Ingredient Substitution Guide

Preparation

Step 1
In a mixing bowl, combine the beef, ginger, cheese, 1 teaspoon of the garlic, parsley, egg, salt and pepper. Blend well and shape into 20 balls of equal size.
Step 2
Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a saucepan. Add the remaining 1 teaspoon garlic. Cook briefly and add the tomatoes, oregano, rosemary, pepper flakes, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil and simmer 5 minutes.
Step 3
Meanwhile, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a skillet large enough to hold the meatballs in one layer. Add the meatballs and cook until nicely browned all over.
Step 4
Combine the meatballs with the sauce and simmer 15 minutes.
Step 5
Bring salted water to a boil in a large kettle. Add the spaghetti and stir well until the water returns to a boil. Cook according to manufacturer's instructions. Do not overcook. Drain and return the spaghetti to the kettle. Add the butter and toss. Serve immediately with the meatballs and sauce.