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Fresh Pappardelle with Meatballs and Red Sauce

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Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with silky, hand-rolled fresh pappardelle ribbons tossed in a rich, slow-simmered red sauce and crowned with tender, savory meatballs. It is a spectacular, scratch-made classic that tastes like a warm hug from an authentic Italian kitchen - perfect for making any dinner feel like a special celebration.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 630
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Equipment

  • 1 large pot for boiling pasta

Method
 

  1. Bring pasta sauce and meatballs to a simmer, 3 hours before serving.
    1 large pot Homemade Pasta Sauce with Meatballs
  2. Hold the sauce on low heat until ready to plate.
  3. Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil.
  4. Drop fresh pappardelle into boiling water.
    1 batch Homemade Pappardelle (See notes)
  5. Boil until pasta reaches your desired tenderness. (2-3 minutes)
  6. Arrange cooked pappardelle into a serving bowl.
  7. Ladle hot sauce and meatballs over the pasta.
  8. Finish with a generous sprinkle of parmesan cheese.
    Parmesan cheese for garnish (optional)

Notes

Store-bought pasta works great for a quick weeknight alternative.

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