Angel Hair with Garlicky Red Sauce & Crispy Pan-Fried Meatballs

Name: Angel Hair with Garlicky Red Sauce & Crispy Pan-Fried Meatballs
Cuisine: European, Italian, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef (80/20 recommended); 1/4 cup breadcrumbs; 1 egg; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/4 cup grated parmesan; 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (or 1 tsp dried); 1/2 tsp salt; Black pepper to taste; Olive oil, for frying; 1 (24 oz) jar marinara or pasta sauce (Rao’s, Mezzetta, or yes — even Ragu!); 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp butter; Optional pinch of red pepper flakes; 8 oz angel hair pasta; Freshly grated parmesan, to finish; Optional chopped basil or parsley for garnish

Instructions

This recipe is reminiscent of the weeknight dinners I grew up on — angel hair pasta twirled through jarred red sauce, topped with sizzling pan-fried meatballs, and finished with a snowstorm of grated parmesan.

Updated at: Tue, 17 Jun 2025 01:12:44 GMT