Spaghetti with Meatballs

Ingredients 1 lb ground beef (80% lean) 1/2 lb ground pork (optional, adds extra flavor and juiciness) 1/2 cup breadcrumbs 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/4 cup milk 1 egg 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried parsley) 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 2 tablespoons olive oil (for frying) 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 small onion, finely chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes 1 tablespoon tomato paste 1 teaspoon dried basil (or fresh, if available) 1 teaspoon dried oregano Salt and pepper to … Read more

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#ComfortFood / #EasyDinner / #ItalianAmerican / #PastaLover

Baked Ziti

Ingredients 1 lb (450g) ziti or penne pasta 1 tbsp olive oil 1 onion, finely chopped 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 lb (450g) ground beef or Italian sausage (or a mix) 24 oz (680g) marinara sauce (store-bought or homemade) 1 tsp dried basil 1 tsp dried oregano ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional) Salt and black pepper to taste 1 cup ricotta cheese 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 egg 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional) Execution 1 Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish and set it … Read more

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#BakedZiti / #ComfortFood / #EasyCasserole / #FamilyDinner / #ItalianAmerican