Name: Fusion Spaghetti and Meatballs in Marinara sauce recipe by Jayanthy Asokan at BetterButter
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: For Meatballs; Minced meat 400 grams; Egg 1; bread crumbs 1/4 cup; Ginger garlic paste 1 teaspoon; Onion chopped 1; Parmesan cheese 1/4 cup curry leaves 1 sprig; Green chillies 2; Tumeric powder 1/4 teaspoon; Salt to taste; Oil for frying; For making Marinara sauce; Olive oil 2 tablespoon; White onion 1; Garlic cloves chopped 2; Mixed Italian herbs 1/2 teaspoon; Tomato 1 diced; Tomato puree 1 can; Water 1 cup; For Spaghetti noodles; Spaghetti noodles 1 packet; Parmesan cheese 50 grams grated; Yellow bell pepper 1; Red bell pepper 1; Mint for garnish; Oil 1/2 teaspoon; Salt to taste; Water 5 Cups

ABOUT Fusion Spaghetti and Meatballs in Marinara sauce RECIPE

Fusion Spaghetti and Meatballs in Marinara sauce is an Indo- Italian recipe. Authentic preparation of Marinara sauce of Italy and Indian style of making fried meatballs dunked in sauce and served with boiled spaghetti noodles with grated Parmesan cheese.

Ingredients Serving: 4

For Meatballs
Minced meat 400 grams
Egg 1
bread crumbs 1/4 cup
Ginger garlic paste 1 teaspoon
Onion chopped 1
Parmesan cheese 1/4 cup curry leaves 1 sprig
Green chillies 2
Tumeric powder 1/4 teaspoon
Salt to taste
Oil for frying
For making Marinara sauce
Olive oil 2 tablespoon
White onion 1
Garlic cloves chopped 2
Mixed Italian herbs 1/2 teaspoon
Tomato 1 diced
Tomato puree 1 can
Water 1 cup
For Spaghetti noodles
Spaghetti noodles 1 packet
Parmesan cheese 50 grams grated
Yellow bell pepper 1
Red bell pepper 1
Mint for garnish
Oil 1/2 teaspoon
Salt to taste
Water 5 Cups

Instructions

In a large sauce pan, heat the olive oil and add the chopped onions. Saute for 1 or 2 minutes until the onions soften, then add the garlic and cook for another minute.
Add mixed herbs, salt, diced tomatoes and salt to taste. Stir for a minute. Add water and mix well.
Bring to a gentle boil over medium high heat and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cover it and cook till it's done.
Sauce is ready.
For the Meatballs
In a large bowl using a fork, combine all the meatball ingredients. Gently mix with a fork or hand to blend all the ingredients well, without over mixing.
Apply little oil in palm and make round balls out of the meat mixture. Fry in medium hot oil till it's golden brown. Keep it aside.
For making Spaghetti noodles
Boil 5 cups of water with little salt and oil. Add Spaghetti noodles to it for boil for few minutes till it's partially cooked. Drain in a colander and wash the noodles on running cold water to avoid sticking each other.
Assembly
Add fried meatballs in Marinara sauce before serving. Garnish Spaghetti noodles with red, yellow pepper and mint leaves. Add grated Parmesan cheese on top of the noodles and on meatballs in sauce.

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