Maccheroni with meatballs (with protein-free ingredients)
February 2, 2022
Maccheroni with meatballs are a variation of the more common “spaghetti with meatballs”.
Ingredients
30 g of celery, carrot and onion
30 g peeled tomatoes
160 g protein-free maccheroni
120 g lean ground beef
2 egg whites
10 g extra virgin oil
Aromatic herbs to taste
Nutritional Table
Energy 470
Protein 15.5 g
Lipids 26 g
Carbohydrate 67 g
Sodium 140 mg
Phosphate 283 mg
Potassium 400 mg
Cooking Method
Instructions
- Brown the onion, celery and carrot with the oil, making sure they don’t burn
- Add peeled tomatoes and a little water to the sautè and cook for 20 minutes
- Separately, bring the water to a boil and cook the pasta for the cooking time indicated on the package
- In another pan boil the mince meat then drain the cooking water
- Add the meat with the egg whites and the aromatic herbs and form small meatballs to be cooked in the previously prepared sauce
- Drain the pasta and dress it with the mixture
Origins and Traditions
Pasta with meatballs originates from regional Italian cuisine, in particular from the cuisine of southern Italy. it is a family dish that is handed down from generation to generation.
