Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
500 g

sausage meat

1 unit

onion

peeled and chopped

1 unit

leek

peeled and chopped

1 unit

garlic clove

50 ml

white wine

400 g

tinned tomatoes

2 tbsp

tomato paste

200 g

white beans

0.5 cup

frozen peas

300 g

Spaghetti

50 g

Cheddar Cheese

grated

Step 1
~4 min

Divide sausage meat into balls and roll in flour.

Step 2
~4 min

Heat oil in a deep frying pan.

Step 3
~4 min

Fry meatballs until browned on all sides in batches.

Step 4
~4 min

Wash the pan.

Step 5
~4 min

Fry chopped onion and leeks until softened.

Step 6
~4 min

Crush half of the garlic with salt.

Step 7
~4 min

Add crushed garlic to onions and leeks and stir.

Step 8
~4 min

Deglaze the pan with white wine.

Step 9
~4 min

Add tomatoes, tomato paste, and white beans.

Step 10
~4 min

Stir in half a can of water to create a loose sauce.

Step 11
~4 min

Add meatballs to the pan, pushing down into the sauce.

Step 12
~4 min

Reduce heat and simmer gently for about 30 minutes, shaking or stirring occasionally.

Step 13
~4 min

Add frozen peas and simmer for a couple of minutes.

Step 14
~4 min

Check seasoning, add black pepper and salt if needed.

Step 15
~4 min

Stir in finely chopped garlic.

Step 16
~4 min

Cook spaghetti.

Step 17
~4 min

Cover meatballs with grated Cheddar cheese.

Step 18
~4 min

Melt the cheese.

Step 19
~4 min

Serve meatballs and sauce on top of the spaghetti.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

For a spicier dish, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.

Use high-quality sausage for the best flavor.

Grate Parmesan cheese instead of Cheddar for a more authentic Italian taste.

Add a bay leaf to the sauce for extra flavor.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

20 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Meatballs and sauce can be made a day ahead.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side of garlic bread

Serve with a green salad

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Garlic bread
Green salad

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Italian-American

Cultural Significance

A family-friendly comfort food dish.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Family gatherings
Casual dinners

Occasion Tags

Family Dinner
Casual Get-together

Popularity Score

70/100

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