Classic Spaghetti and Meatballs
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The few minutes it takes to prepare our Quick Marinara Sauce makes it worth your while. The meatballs themselves are light and tender due to the milk-softened breadcrumbs and egg yolk. (Using whole eggs can result in meatballs that are a bit rubbery in texture.) Prep: 15 minutes; Cook: 15 minutes.
ingredients
- 1/4 cup fine, dry breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 pound lean ground sirloin (or a combination of sirloin and pork)
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh oregano, divided
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan or pecorino Romano cheese, plus more for serving
- 1 cup onion, finely minced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tablespoons minced fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- Olive oil
- 1/2 cup dry red wine
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, if desired
- 3 tablespoons minced fresh basil
- 1 pound dried pasta, cooked according to package directions
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