Prepare to embark on a culinary adventure that defies traditional boundaries! This isn't your ordinary Italian-American classic – it's a tantalizing East-meets-West dish that will transform your dinner routine. Imagine tender, juicy pork meatballs infused with aromatic ginger and garlic, dancing atop perfectly cooked spaghetti and glazed with a savory soy sauce that will make your taste buds sing. Get ready to impress your family and friends with a recipe that's quick, easy, and absolutely irresistible!
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 50 mins
Cuisine: Chinese
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 1 lb ground pork
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground pork, minced ginger, minced garlic, 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly until ingredients are well incorporated.
- Using clean hands, form the meat mixture into uniform meatballs approximately
- 5 inches in diameter. Place formed meatballs on a clean plate.
- Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Carefully add meatballs and cook, turning occasionally, until all sides are golden brown and internal temperature reaches 160°F (about 8-10 minutes).
- While meatballs are cooking, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente, typically 8-10 minutes.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together remaining soy sauce and 2 tablespoons of water to create a quick sauce.
- Once spaghetti is cooked, drain thoroughly and return to pot. Pour soy sauce mixture over pasta and toss to coat evenly.
- Transfer sauced spaghetti to serving plates, top with cooked meatballs, and garnish with chopped green onions.
- Serve hot and enjoy your Chinese-style spaghetti and meatballs.
Tips
- For extra-tender meatballs, avoid overmixing the meat – this can make them tough. Mix just until ingredients are combined.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure meatballs reach the perfect 160°F for safe and juicy results.
- Toast your breadcrumbs lightly before adding to the meat mixture for an enhanced nutty flavor.
- For a spicier version, add a teaspoon of chili oil or sriracha to your soy sauce mixture.
- If you want a glossier finish, add a teaspoon of honey to your soy sauce glaze.
- Let meatballs rest for a few minutes after cooking to help retain their juices.
- Fresh ingredients are key – use fresh ginger and garlic for the most vibrant flavor profile.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 566kcal
Carbohydrates: g
Protein: g
Fat: g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: 88mg
