Emerald Spaghetti and Meatballs Meatballs made with a flavorful combination of meat are browned and then slowly braised in a rich marinara. When the meatballs rise to the top, stir gently. Simmer, partially covered, for an additional hour, stirring occasionally to prevent the sauce from sticking to the bottom of the pot.

Ingredients of Emerald Spaghetti and Meatballs

  1. It's of Meatballs---------------.
  2. Prepare 1/2 cup of breadcrumbs.
  3. Prepare 2 tablespoons of whole milk.
  4. Prepare 1 of large egg.
  5. Prepare 1 teaspoon of kosher salt.
  6. It's 2 tablespoons of minced garlic.
  7. You need 2 pounds of ground beef.
  8. It's 1 tablespoon of fennel seed for the second half of meat mixture.
  9. You need As needed of vegetable oil to deep fry in.
  10. It's of Sauce------------------.
  11. You need 1 of medium onion diced.
  12. It's 2/3 teaspoon of seasoned salt.
  13. You need 1-1/4 cup of sour cream.
  14. It's 1-1/2 cup of Pesto sauce see my recipe pesto.
  15. It's of Spaghetti-----------------.
  16. Prepare 1 tablespoon of kosher salt.
  17. It's 1 tablespoon of extra Virgin olive oil.
  18. You need 1 pound of spaghetti noodles.
  19. It's 3 quarts of water.
  20. It's 1 teaspoon of kosher salt.
  21. It's 3 tablespoon of chopped parsley flakes.
  22. You need of Toppings------------------.
  23. It's To taste of your favorite shredded cheese optional.

Emerald Spaghetti and Meatballs step by step

  1. Heat a pot with oil to deep fry. In a pot Boil the water with oil and salt..
  2. Mix the meatball ingredients together..
  3. Make sure it is mixed well..
  4. Form into marble sized meatballs..
  5. Deep fry in vegetable oil..
  6. When half the meat is made into meatballs add the fennel seed..
  7. Move the meatballs to a paper towel to absorb excessive amounts of oil..
  8. Drain most of the oil. Add the diced onions. Sauté till tender..
  9. Season with seasoned salt. Move the onions out of the oil. There was about a tablespoon leftover after frying..
  10. Add the spaghetti and boil as instructed on package..
  11. Make the pesto, stir in the fried onions, and then mix with sour cream..
  12. Mix the meatballs with the sauce..
  13. Drain the spaghetti noodles and add the butter, kosher salt, and parsley flakes..
  14. Mix till the parsley covers all the pasta. I use the parsley with other spices to actually see where the spices are in the food. Everywhere the parsley is the rest of the spices are and where it isn't then you know that you need to mix some more..
  15. Serve I hope you enjoy!.

Every now and then we make pasta with sausage or a creamy pasta sauce. We even love meatless pasta recipes. But every so often we just have to take it. Add the cooked meatballs to the sauce. Plate the pasta and lightly ladle some of the sauce over the pasta.

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