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Gluten Free Spaghetti & Meatballs Recipe

Gluten Free Spaghetti & Meatballs

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Prep 15 minutes
Cook 35 minutes
Total 50 minutes
This recipe transforms a traditional comfort food staple into a reliable gluten free masterpiece. Featuring tender, seasoned meatballs made with allergen-friendly binders and a rich, slow-simmered tomato sauce, it provides a satisfying dining experience that ensures no one misses the wheat.
Servings 6 servings
Course Dinner

Ingredients

  • 1 large egg
  • 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil plus more for serving
  • 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • ¼ cup water
  • 1½ pounds ground meat mix equal parts ground beef & pork
  • ¾ cup dried Gluten Free bread crumbs
  • ½ cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese plus more for serving
  • Gluten Free Marinara sauce
  • 1 pound gluten free spaghetti
Let's Start Cooking

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and set an oven rack in the middle position.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the egg, basil, parsley, oregano, salt, pepper, garlic and water.
    1 large egg, 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil, 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, ¾ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, 2 cloves garlic, ¼ cup water
  3. Add the meat, breadcrumbs and cheese and hand mix until just combined.
    1½ pounds ground meat mix, ¾ cup dried Gluten Free bread crumbs, ½ cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
  4. Do not overwork it.
  5. Roll the mixture into miniature ball-sized meatballs and place on an ungreased baking sheet.
  6. Bake for about 10 minutes, then remove the baking sheet from oven and use a metal spatula to turn the meatballs.
  7. Put the meatballs back in the oven and cook for another 10 minutes, until they are nicely browned and almost cooked through.
  8. Bring the marinara sauce to a simmer in a large skillet.
    Gluten Free Marinara sauce
  9. Adjust the seasoning if necessary.
  10. Transfer the meatballs to the marinara sauce, leaving the fat behind.
  11. Cover loosely with a lid or foil and simmer for about 10 minutes, until the flavours and the meatballs are cooked through.
  12. Keep warm until ready to toss with gluten free spaghetti pasta.
  13. While the meatballs & marinara sauce are cooking, bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil.
  14. Add the gluten free spaghetti and cook until al dente.
    1 pound gluten free spaghetti
  15. Drain, then toss with the sauce and meatballs.
  16. Serve topped with fresh basil and more grated cheese.

Nutrition Details

Calories -511.36kcal
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