Arrabiatta Pork Meatball Spaghetti

Name: Arrabiatta Pork Meatball Spaghetti
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 (14 ounce) cans tomatoes; 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon dried chili pepper flakes; 4 tablespoons fresh basil, roughly chopped; salt & freshly ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 lb ground pork; 3 ounces streaky bacon, finely chopped; 2 teaspoons thyme leaves; 2 tablespoons flat leaf parsley, roughly chopped; 10 1/2 ounces spaghetti

Submitted by English_Rose

"Pork meatballs in a tasty spicy italian tomato sauce served with spaghetti."

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Ready In:: 45mins
Ingredients:: 12
Serves:: 4

ingredients

2 (14 ounce) cans tomatoes
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 teaspoon dried chili pepper flakes
4 tablespoons fresh basil, roughly chopped
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon sugar
1 lb ground pork
3 ounces streaky bacon, finely chopped
2 teaspoons thyme leaves
2 tablespoons flat leaf parsley, roughly chopped
10 ¹⁄₂ ounces spaghetti

directions

Heat a frying pan until hot, then add the tomatoes and olive oil and bring to a gentle simmer.
Add the garlic, chili and half of the basil and cook for 10 minutes, until reduced and thickened. Season, to taste, with salt, freshly ground black pepper and a little sugar.
Place the ground pork, bacon, thyme and parsley into a bowl and mix thoroughly. Season with a little salt and plenty of freshly ground black pepper.
Divide the mixture into 16 and shape each portion into a small ball, using your hands.
Place the meatballs into the tomato sauce and simmer for 5-8 minutes, or until the meatballs are completely cooked through.
Meanwhile, bring a large pan of salted water to the boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to packet instructions.
Drain the spaghetti, then add to the tomato and meatball sauce. Season, to taste, with salt and freshly ground black pepper and add the remaining basil.
To serve, spoon equal portions of the spaghetti and meatballs into warmed bowls.

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This was awful..the meatballs were so bland and the sauce was not flavorful either..gets 0 stars.

Debbie P.

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English_Rose

United Kingdom

I live in Manchester, UK with my fiance and young son. I work at the local hospital in pediatrics and love my job. I also love cooking!! I have a sweet tooth but try and make healthy family meals, I'm not against some lovely treats now and then though :)

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