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Vodka Spaghettios with Mini Meatballs
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Vodka Spaghettios with Mini Meatballs
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Instructions
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In a bowl, combine beef, sausage or turkey, salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, onion salt, and dried parsley.
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Add in the beaten egg, milk, 1/4 cup Parmesan, and breadcrumbs. Mix thoroughly.
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Form into small meatballs and refrigerate for 1 hour to help them hold shape.
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Heat olive oil in a pan and sear the meatballs on all sides until browned. Remove and set aside.
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In the same pan, add butter and a dash of olive oil. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
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Add tomato paste and cook for 1–2 minutes before deglazing with the shot of vodka.
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Stir in anelli pasta and pour in chicken broth to cover. Bring to a boil.
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Season with additional salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and basil.
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Simmer for 10–14 minutes until the pasta is cooked and liquid is mostly absorbed.
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Stir in heavy cream, tomato sauce, and remaining Parmesan until creamy.
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Return the meatballs to the pan, stir gently, and serve hot.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Vodka Sauce Depth 🥃Let the vodka simmer for 3-4 minutes to cook off the alcohol and concentrate the sauce's flavor complexity.
- Meatball Moisture Magic 🥩Mix in a splash of milk and let the meat mixture rest for 15 minutes before forming meatballs to ensure maximum tenderness and binding.
- Pasta Texture Perfection 🍝Cook anelli pasta just shy of al dente, as it will continue absorbing sauce in the final simmer, preventing mushy texture.
- Fat Emulsion Technique 🧈Slowly whisk in cold butter and heavy cream at the end of sauce preparation to create a silky, restaurant-quality emulsion.
- Flavor Layering Pro Tip 🧄Toast garlic and onion powders in olive oil for 30 seconds before adding other ingredients to unlock deeper, more complex aromatics.
Recipe Facts
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Low Sugar
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