Satisfy Your Cravings with this Mouthwatering Spaghetti and Meatballs Recipe

Spaghetti and meatballs is a classic Italian dish, but with our Trini twist, we’ve added a burst of Caribbean flavor to this traditional meal. The addition of local ingredients such as chadon beni (culantro) and hot peppers give this dish a unique and delicious kick that will leave your taste buds wanting more. To make our Trini-style spaghetti and meatballs, we start by mixing ground beef with breadcrumbs, eggs, and a variety of seasonings including garlic, onion, and chadon beni. The meatballs are then fried until golden brown and cooked through.

We cook our spaghetti al dente and toss it with a spicy tomato sauce made with fresh tomatoes, onions, hot peppers, and more chadon beni. Finally, we serve the meatballs on top of the spaghetti, garnished with a sprinkle of fresh herbs and a squeeze of lime for a touch of acidity. This dish is perfect for those who love a little heat and a lot of flavor.

SPAGHETTI AND MEATBALLS

Prep Time: 15minutes

Cook Time: 20minutes 

Total Time: 35minutes

Course: Pasta

Cuisine: Fusion, International

Servings: 7

Ingredients

  • 1 pack spaghetti 400g about 7 cups cooked pasta
  • 1 lb. mince meat seasoned
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup biscuit crumbs or bread crumbs
  • 3 cups tomato sauce
  • Oil for frying optional

Instructions

  • Season the mince meat and leave to marinate overnight. (The minced meat was seasoned this time with garlic, pimento peppers, onion, chive, celery, culantro, thyme, parsley, paprika, oregano, basil, and salt).
  • Cook the meat in a deep pot over a medium flame. Add a little water and cook until the meat is tender . Strain and remove most of the meat from the pot and set aside to cool.
  • Biscuit crumbs were for the meat balls this time. Place the biscuits in a clean towel and crushed them with a bailna (rolling pin). Set aside. Add the egg and biscuit crumbs or bread crumbs. Mix and roll into meat balls about 2 inches in diameter.
  • You may have to add more crumbs to ensure the meat binds in a ball. Fry the meat balls in a deep pot or frying pan. Fry until they are golden brown. (Note: Add more oil and deep fry for a crispier texture).
  • Place on a plate to drain. Pour the tomato sauce over the remaining mince meat and mix well. (Season with finely chopped chive, cilantro, and parsley if desired. Some tomato sauce comes prepared with seasonings.).
  • Cook over a low flame for about 5 minutes. Add the meat balls to the pot. Serve hot.

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Spaghetti and Meatballs Trinistyle

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Pasta
Cuisine: Fusion, International
Servings: 7
Calories:
Author: Felix (Simply Trini Cooking)

Ingredients

  • 1 pack spaghetti 400g about 7 cups cooked pasta
  • 1 lb. mince meat seasoned
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup biscuit crumbs or bread crumbs
  • 3 cups tomato sauce
  • Oil for frying optional

Instructions

  • Season the mince meat and leave to marinate overnight. (The minced meat was seasoned this time with garlic, pimento peppers, onion, chive, celery, culantro, thyme, parsley, paprika, oregano, basil, and salt).
  • Cook the meat in a deep pot over a medium flame. Add a little water and cook until the meat is tender . Strain and remove most of the meat from the pot and set aside to cool.
  • Biscuit crumbs were for the meat balls this time. Place the biscuits in a clean towel and crushed them with a bailna (rolling pin). Set aside. Add the egg and biscuit crumbs or bread crumbs. Mix and roll into meat balls about 2 inches in diameter.
  • You may have to add more crumbs to ensure the meat binds in a ball. Fry the meat balls in a deep pot or frying pan. Fry until they are golden brown. (Note: Add more oil and deep fry for a crispier texture).
  • Place on a plate to drain. Pour the tomato sauce over the remaining mince meat and mix well. (Season with finely chopped chive, cilantro, and parsley if desired. Some tomato sauce comes prepared with seasonings.).
  • Cook over a low flame for about 5 minutes. Add the meat balls to the pot. Serve hot.
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