Bacon Meatballs with Bucatini

Name: Bacon Meatballs with Bucatini
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 serving
Ingredients: 1 1/4 pounds lean ground beef; 4 lices uncooked bacon; 1 large egg; 1/3 cup finely grated romano cheese; 2 garlic cloves; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1 teaspoon dried parsley; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 cup Panko bread crumbs; 2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil; 24 ounces of your favorite marinara sauce; 1 pound Bucatini; fresh herbs for garnish; shaved parmesan cheese for topping

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Total Time
35 mins
Servings
4
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Italian

Bacon Meatballs with Bucatini

Iris Warren

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Ingredients

Servings

1 1/4 pounds lean ground beef
4 lices uncooked bacon finely chopped
1 large egg lightly beaten
1/3 cup finely grated romano cheese
2 garlic cloves minced
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup Panko bread crumbs
2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil
24 ounces of your favorite marinara sauce
1 pound Bucatini cooked according to directions
fresh herbs for garnish
shaved parmesan cheese for topping

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Instructions

In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, bacon, egg, cheese, garlic, basil, parsley, salt, pepper and breadcrumbs. Mix until just combined - do not overmix! Form into 1-inch meatballs.
Heat a large skillet or dutch oven over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Cook the meatballs in batches until golden brown on all sides, removing some to cook the others and adding more oil when needed. When all the meatballs are browned, reduce the heat to low, add in your marinara and add all the meatballs back into the skillet. Simmer for 10 to 20 minutes until the meatballs are cooked through.
While the meatballs are simmering, bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the bucatini according to the directions. Serve with meatballs and sauce - and parmesan cheese and fresh herbs!