Spaghetti with Sausage Meatballs and Yellow Tomato Sauce
- Difficulty: Easy
- Prep time: 25 min
- Cook time: 40 min
- Serving: 4
- Cost: Low
PRESENTATION
Spaghetti with sausage meatballs is a really good twist on classic Italian comfort food. And listen, it's inspired by the charming town of Martina Franca in Puglia. Known for its tender fried meatballs—seriously good—this southern Italian spot is all about family gatherings and hearty meals. Chef Cesare Battisti from Milan? He's taken this tradition and added his own flair, creating a dish that pairs meatballs with a yellow tomato sauce recipe. Unlike the usual red, this velvety sauce is made from yellow cherry tomatoes, offering a mellow, almost sweet flavor that complements the golden pork meatballs perfectly. It is a fun mix of traditional Pugliese roots and modern creativity—perfect for a cozy night in.
And here's the thing: while many enjoy the combo of homemade spaghetti sauce and meatballs, there are endless variations in Italian kitchens. Some folks add capers, anchovies, or even asparagus and cod to switch things up. For real, no matter the version, you’ll always get that moist, juicy bite of sausage meatball with every forkful. The sauce clings to the spaghetti with sausage meatballs just right, creating a dish that’s both rich and tangy. For anyone who loves easy pasta recipes and wants a taste of true traditional Italian cooking, this meal evokes memories of long, happy dinners and family traditions.
It's simple yet special, blending the best of old and new. And look, this dish doesn’t just fill your stomach—it gives you that warm feeling of home, even if you’re miles away from Puglia. Whether you stick to the classic or experiment with new ingredients, this recipe is all about enjoying great food with the ones you love. Pretty much sums it up.
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- INGREDIENTS
- Spaghetti 11.25 oz (320 g)
- Tomato purée 2 ½ cups (600 g) - yellow
- Sausage 7.1 oz (200 g)
- White onions 2.5 oz (70 g)
- Basil to taste
- Extra virgin olive oil to taste
- Fine salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
How to prepare Spaghetti with Sausage Meatballs and Yellow Tomato Sauce
To prepare the spaghetti with sausage meatballs and yellow tomato sauce, start with the sauce: finely chop the onion 1 and add it to a saucepan with a dash of oil 2, then let it gently soften for about ten minutes 3.
Once softened, add the yellow tomato sauce 4. Salt 5 and cook over low heat for about 20 minutes 6.
Meanwhile, focus on the meatballs: remove the casing from the sausage 7, then break off small pieces of meat with your hands 8 and form small meatballs 9.
Place the meatballs in a pan with a dash of oil 10 and fry over medium heat for about 5 minutes 11. Once evenly golden, turn off the heat 12.
After the sauce's cooking time, sieve it with a food mill to obtain a smooth and velvety sauce 13. Add the sauce to the meatballs 14 and scent with a few basil leaves 15, then mix gently to blend.
Meanwhile, cook the spaghetti in salted boiling water 16. Drain the pasta very al dente and transfer it to the pan with the sauce 17, turn on the heat and toss everything for 2-3 minutes, adding cooking water if needed 18.
With the heat off, stir in a dash of oil 19. Plate and garnish with fresh basil leaves 20. Your spaghetti with sausage meatballs and yellow tomato sauce is ready to be served 21!