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Bucatini All'Amatriciana with Spicy Smoked Mozzarella Meatballs (Giada De Laurentiis) Recipe

Bucatini All'Amatriciana with Spicy Smoked Mozzarella Meatballs (Giada De Laurentiis) Recipe

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Bucatini All'Amatriciana with Spicy Smoked Mozzarella Meatballs (Giada De Laurentiis)

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Ingredients:

Serving

2 tbsp olive oil
6 oz pancetta, diced
1 yellow onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
pinch crushed red pepper flakes
1 (14-oz) can crushed tomatoes
1/2 tsp kosher salt, plus more for seasoning
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper, plus more for seasoning
1/2 cup grated pecorino romano
1 small (6-oz) onion, grated
1/2 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley , plus 1/4 cup
2/3 cup grated parmesan cheese , plus 1/4 cup
1/3 cup italian-style bread crumbs
1 large egg
2 tbsp ketchup
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1 tsp kosher salt, plus more for seasoning
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper, plus more for seasoning
8 oz ground beef
8 oz ground veal
2 oz smoked mozzarella cheese, cut into 16 (1/2-inch) cubes
1 lb bucatini or other long pasta

Directions:

For the sauce: In a large heavy skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the pancetta and cook, stirring constantly, until golden brown, about 5 to 7 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, remove the pancetta and reserve. Add the onion and cook for 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the tomatoes, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and the cooked pancetta. Simmer, uncovered, over medium-low heat until the sauce thickens, about 15 minutes. Stir in the cheese and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
For the meatballs: Position an oven rack in the lower 1/3 of the oven. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, combine the onion, 1/2 cup parsley, 2/3 cup Parmesan, bread crumbs, egg, ketchup, garlic, red pepper flakes, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Add the beef and veal. Using your hands, combine all ingredients gently but thoroughly. Shape the meat mixture into 16 (1 1/2-inch-diameter) meatballs and place on the prepared baking sheet. Make a hole in the center of each meatball and place a cube of mozzarella inside. Reform the meatball so that the mozzarella is completely covered with the meat mixture. Bake the meatballs for 15 minutes until cooked through.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and place in a large serving bowl. Add the meatballs and sauce. Toss gently and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Sprinkle with the remaining parsley and Parmesan.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1082.98 Kcal (4534 kJ)
Calories from fat	470.61 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	52.29g	80%
Cholesterol	191.46mg	64%
Sodium	2214.65mg	92%
Potassium	673.18mg	14%
Total Carbs	99.38g	33%
Sugars	5.24g	21%
Dietary Fiber	6.84g	27%
Protein	63.93g	128%
Vitamin C	14.9mg	25%
Iron	5.6mg	31%
Calcium	555.3mg	56%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	252.57 Kcal (1057 kJ)
Calories from fat	109.75 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	12.19g	80%
Cholesterol	44.65mg	64%
Sodium	516.49mg	92%
Potassium	157mg	14%
Total Carbs	23.18g	33%
Sugars	1.22g	21%
Dietary Fiber	1.6g	27%
Protein	14.91g	128%
Vitamin C	3.5mg	25%
Iron	1.3mg	31%
Calcium	129.5mg	56%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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