Spaghetti and Meatballs | TasteToronto

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
• 1/2 yellow onion, fine dice
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 can (400 grams) Mutti whole peeled tomatoes
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• Parmigiano-Reggiano rind (optional)
• Salt, to taste
• Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
• 450 grams Artisan Italpasta spaghetti
• Unsalted butter (optional)
• Basil (optional)
• Parmigiano-Reggiano, grated
• 1 cup panko
• 1/3 cup whole milk
• 2 pounds lean ground beef
• 2 large eggs
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano, grated
• 1/2 cup ricotta
• 1/4 cup parsley, finely chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 3 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon grated onion