Savory Spaghetti and Meatballs

Eat like you just defeated a tyrant, drink like a vagrant, live like a revolutionary.

Our spaghetti and meatballs is a revolutionary turn on a classic red-wine pairing. Everyone knows spaghetti is not complete without a savory glass of Merlot, and our meatballs are the perfect complement to a bottle of Blood of Tyrants.

Throughout the past century, Italy has proven that liberation and freedom are the keys to prosperity, and that wine should be a food group. Follow in the footsteps of Italy’s revolutionaries and indulge in this rich and inviting combination of light pasta, hearty meatballs, and bold Blood of Tyrants.

Merlot and these savory meatballs dance on the palate and create a perfect companionship. Merlot also happens to be one of very few wines that caters to the unique flavors in tomato sauces, making Blood of Tyrants a necessity in this dish. Salute!

Time:

Prep time 10 minutes
Cooking time 35 minutes

Serving size:

Serves 4 people

Ingredients:

For the spaghetti

• 1 lb spaghetti pasta
• 1 medium yellow onion (diced)
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 5 cloves garlic (minced)
• 28oz can crushed tomatoes
• 6 oz can tomato paste
• 2 tbsp oregano
• 3 tbsp basil
• 1 tbsp red pepper flakes
• Salt and pepper

For the meat

• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• ½ cup breadcrumbs
• ¼ cup parmesan cheese (grated)
• 1 egg (beaten)
• ¼ medium yellow onion (diced)
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 tbsp oregano
• Salt and pepper

Directions:

1. In a large pan, heat 1 tbsp olive oil. Add ¼ medium yellow onion and 2 cloves minced garlic and cook until fragrant. Transfer to a large bowl.
2. Combine ground beef with cooked onion and garlic, then fold in beaten egg.
3. Add breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, and seasonings. Mix thoroughly and cover.
4. Heat large pot with salted water. Once boiling, add spaghetti pasta and cook as desired, about 7 minutes.
5. While pasta is cooking, reheat large pan with 2 tbsp olive oil. Roll meat mixture into 1” wide meatballs and place in heated pan. Cook meatballs for 5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.
6. In separate pot, heat 2 tbsp olive oil and cook 1 yellow onion until translucent. Add in garlic and cook until fragrant.
7. Add crushed tomato and tomato paste and bring to a simmer.
8. Add seasonings and red pepper flakes to taste. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
9. Dish pasta, top with sauce and meatballs, pop open a bottle of wine, and enjoy!