12 de abril de 2024

Delicious and Authentic: Recreate Espaguetis Bella Notte from ‘La Dama y el Vagabundo’ with Monsieur Cuisine

Who can forget the iconic scene from the Disney classic ‘Lady and the Tramp’ where the two adorable dogs share a plate of spaghetti and meatballs under the moonlight? Recreate that romantic moment in your own home with this delicious and authentic recipe for Espaguetis Bella Notte.

Ingredients:

400g spaghetti

500g ground beef

1 onion, finely chopped

2 cloves of garlic, minced

1 can (400g) of crushed tomatoes

2 tablespoons tomato paste

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1 teaspoon dried basil

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Preparation:

Step 1: Cooking the Spaghetti

Fill a large pot with water and add a pinch of salt. Bring the water to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, add the spaghetti and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain the spaghetti and set aside.

Temperature: High
Time: According to package instructions

Step 2: Preparing the Meatballs

In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, finely chopped onion, minced garlic, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper. Mix well using your hands until all the ingredients are evenly incorporated.

Shape the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter. Heat a bit of oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Temperature: Medium
Time: 5-7 minutes

Step 3: Creating the Tomato Sauce

In the same skillet, add the crushed tomatoes and tomato paste. Stir well to combine. Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for about 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.

Temperature: Low
Time: 10 minutes

Step 4: Combining the Sauce with the Meatballs

Add the cooked meatballs to the tomato sauce and gently stir to coat them evenly. Let the meatballs simmer in the sauce for an additional 5 minutes to absorb the flavors.

Temperature: Low
Time: 5 minutes

Step 5: Serving the Espaguetis Bella Notte

Divide the cooked spaghetti among serving plates. Spoon the meatballs and sauce over the spaghetti. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese and chopped fresh parsley for added flavor and garnish.

Now, just like Lady and the Tramp, you can enjoy this delicious and authentic Espaguetis Bella Notte with your loved ones. Buon appetito!