uno padella gli spaghetti

Translated?
ONE PAN SPAGHETTI!
This is a staple in my kitchen. If you enjoy Italian cuisine & are in a pinch, you probably have most of these ingredients in your pantry already.

RANDALL SCALE
Grocery............ Under $15.00
Skill Rating...... Easy-Mild, Hot Stove Involved
Serving Size..... 6-8, or 4 w/ leftovers
Prepare Time... 30-45 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 lb. preferred ground beef (chuck works best)
• 1 box preferred pasta (that is, one pound)
• 1 jar preferred tomato sauce (publix tomato and garlic is awesome)
• half white onion
• 3 cloves fresh garlic
• italian seasonings, S&P
• bread crumbs
• 2 eggs
• water
• grated Parmesan cheese

*Optional*

• baguette of choice
• salad, (i like to pick up a publix caesar kit)

Prepare:
1. Begin by salting half-full pot of water, put on high to boil for pasta.

2. Throw meat into mixing bowl.

• ADD:

• pressed garlic (or diced)
• both eggs
• handful breadcrumbs (don't be bashful)
• your choice in seasonings, (again don't be bashful)
  
• 1/2 Cup Water (why you ask? moist meat = tender meatballs)
  
• S&P (do not taste! just guess)
  
• Mix well, WITH HANDS to ensure best incorporation, form into meatballs.
  

3. Chop half of onion,

• your choice in cut; dice, slice, mince, all your preference.

4. Coat non-stick pan (preferred with cover) with 1-2 TB Olive Oil,

• put on medium high

5. Sear onions until transparent, add meatballs.

• Reduce heat, when meatballs begin to brown.
• If burning begins, add dash of water or white wine.
  

6. Add pasta to boiling water.

• Cook al dente so that there is still bite to the pasta.

7. Drain grease from meat, add tomato sauce.

• *BROWN FOOD IS GOOD, ALLOW SAUCE TO COOK!*

8. Add pasta to meatballs and sauce.

• Allow to sit for 10-15min WITH LID so pasta absorbs yumminess.

9. When plating, top with Parmesan cheese; incorporate and enjoy!

*Optional*

• 1. Prepare Salad

• 2. Prepare Bread