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Open Spaghetti With Meatballs
1 hours 9 minutes total
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Look no further than this alternative recipe for spaghetti and meatballs! This dish is perfect for any gathering or family dinner. So grab your ingredients and get ready to enjoy a delicious meal!
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Ingredients
Serves 4
1 box | Barilla® Gluten Free Spaghetti |
2 tbs | Extra virgin olive oil |
1 | Small onion, chopped |
1 or 2 cloves | Garlic, chopped tbc |
1 can (28 oz) | San Marzano tomatoes |
KIDNEY BEANS MEATBALLS:
2 tbs | Olive oil |
1 | Small onion, diced |
9 oz | Kidney beans |
2 tbsv | Gluten-free soy sauce |
2/3 cup | Gluten-free bread crumbs |
1 tbs | Tomato paste |
1 tbs | Fresh parsley, chopped |
1 tbs | Fresh oregano, chopped |
15 leaves | Basil, chopped |
To taste | Salt and pepper |
Disclaimer
Individuals with allergies or specific dietary concerns should verify that the ingredients they utilize for the recipes comply with their restrictions. *Such a line meets the VEGAN, GLUTEN FREE, LACTOSE-FREE AND KOSHER needs
Method
Step 1
Here are the 4 easy steps for an all-inclusive spaghetti and meatballs recipe:
Step 2
Here are the 4 easy steps for an all-inclusive spaghetti and meatballs recipe: In a saucepot gently fry onion with olive oil for five minutes, add 1 clove of chopped garlic, keep sautéing and one minute later add crushed tomatoes. Add less than one cup of water, salt and pepper and bring to simmer.
- Onion
- Olive oil
- Garlic
- Crushed tomatoes
- Salt
- Pepper
Step 3
Fry the onion in a pan with hot oil. Once cooked, set aside. In a blender mix kidney beans, soy sauce, tomato concentrate. Make sure to blend by short pulse, you do not want a puree like consistency but a coarser one. Transfer in a bowl adding the cooked onion, all the herbs and breadcrumbs. Mix and when all comes together shape 2,5 cm size meatballs. Add the meatballs to tomato sauce, simmer until thoroughly cooked, about 15 minutes.
- kidney beans
- soy sauce
- tomato concentrate
- hot oil
- herbs
- breadcrumbs
Step 4
Cook pasta according to directions. Drain and toss with meatballs sauce.
- Pasta
Step 5
Finish with sliced basil and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil before serving.
- Basil
- Extra virgin oil
Passive cooking
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Tip
In conclusion, this alternative spaghetti and beans meatballs recipe is a perfect choice for those who have dietary restrictions or preferences. It is gluten-free, lactose-free, kosher, and vegan, making it suitable for more people to enjoy. The combination of flavorful meatballs and delicious spaghetti cooked in a rich tomato sauce is sure to satisfy your taste buds. Enjoy!

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