Dominican

Basil and Lemon Spaghetti with Meatballs and Tomato Sauce

Name: Basil and Lemon Spaghetti with Meatballs and Tomato Sauce
Total time: 42 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Dominican
Ingredients: 8 oz spaghetti; 1 lb ground beef; 1/2 cup diced onion; 1/2 cup diced carrot; 1/2 cup diced celery; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp oregano; 1 tsp paprika; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 2 cups marinara sauce; 1 tbsp fresh basil leaves; 1 tbsp lemon zest

A fresh and citrusy variation with a bright herbal note.

42 minutes4 servings

Method

Cook pasta according to package instructions, drain.
In a skillet, cook beef until browned, drain excess fat.
Add onion, carrot, celery, and spices, sauté 5 minutes.
Stir in marinara sauce and simmer 10 minutes, then mix with pasta.
Add fresh basil leaves and lemon zest to the sauce during preparation before mixing.
Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.

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