Impossible™ Italian Meatballs
4 Servings
15 Ingredients
75’ Total time=60’ Cooking + 15’ Preparation
Let's Get
15 Ingredients
- 12 oz Impossible™ Beef Meat From Plants
- Spaghetti, 1 Pound
- 1 tbsp Crushed Red Pepper
- 28 oz Can Of San Marzano Tomatoes
- 1 Yellow onion, diced
- Garlic, minced and divided, 5 Cloves
- 2 tbsp Breadcrumbs
- Fresh Thyme, chopped, 1.5 Tablespoons
- Fresh Oregano, chopped, 1.5 Tablespoons
- Fresh basil, chopped, 1.5 Tablespoons
- 1 Egg
- Grated Parmesan, Pecorino, or Plant Based cheese, plus additional for serving, 2 Tablespoons
- Kosher Salt, plus additional to taste, 1 Teaspoon
- Ground Black pepper, plus additional to taste, 0.5 Teaspoon
- 2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
How to prepare
Step 1: MAKE THE MEATBALLS
Preheat the oven to 425° F. Dice the yellow onion. Remove the stems from the fresh herbs and finely chop (thyme, oregano, basil). In a bowl, combine the Impossible Beef, 1/4 cup of diced yellow onion, 2 cloves of minced garlic, breadcrumbs, egg, 2 tablespoons of grated cheese, red pepper, 1 teaspoon each of thyme, oregano, and basil, and 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Mix until incorporated. Form 2 oz meatballs and pack tightly. Place the meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, bake in the oven for 8 to 12 minutes, or until golden brown. *Make it 100% plant-based by omitting the egg and using plant-based cheese.
Step 2: MAKE THE SAUCE
Sweat the remaining onions and remaining 3 cloves minced garlic with olive oil until they are soft. Add the tomatoes and simmer for 30-40 minutes. Once the sauce has finished cooking, add the remaining fresh herbs and cook for 1 more minute, then season to taste.
Step 3: BOIL PASTA AND ASSEMBLE
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add a generous pinch of salt and cook the spaghetti according to the package’s instructions. Add the meatballs to the finished sauce and serve over spaghetti. Top with additional cheese.
Step 4: SERVE, SHARE, AND ENJOY
Makes approximately 12 meatballs, serves four.
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