Main ingredients 🥩
beefporkbreadcrumbscheeseeggsparsleypeppertomato saucepastagreen onions
Seungwoo Dad's King Meatball Pasta
A dish of giant meatballs made with equal parts beef and pork, simmered in store-bought tomato sauce, served with pasta.
🙋 Recommended for
- ⭐ Those looking for a home party dish with stunning visual appeal.
- ⭐ Those who want overwhelmingly meaty and hearty meatballs beyond the ordinary.
- ⭐ Those who enjoy tender meat deeply infused with sauce after hours of simmering.
Ingredients needed 🛒3 servings
- ground beef 300g
- ground pork 300g
- breadcrumbs 2 cups
- cheese a little
- eggs 2
- dried parsley a little
- pepper a little
- store-bought tomato sauce 1 can
- pasta (rigatoni or similar) 2 servings
- green onions a little
Recipe 🍳
- Mix ground beef and pork in a 1:1 ratio. Add breadcrumbs, cheese, eggs, dried parsley, and pepper. Knead until the mixture becomes sticky.
- Shape the mixture into a large, tight ball to form a giant king meatball.
- Add oil to a pan and heat thoroughly. Reduce heat to medium, then roll the king meatball in the pan until the surface is browned evenly.
- Place the seared king meatball into store-bought tomato sauce, ensuring it is fully submerged. Simmer on low heat for about 1 hour until cooked through.
- Boil water and cook thick pasta until al dente.
- Place the cooked pasta in a bowl. Top with the simmered tomato sauce and king meatball. Garnish with cheese and chopped green onions before serving.
- Knead meat and seasoning ingredients together to form a giant king meatball.
- Sear the meatball in a preheated pan, then add to tomato sauce and simmer for 1 hour.
- Serve over cooked pasta with sauce, meatball, cheese, and green onions.
Cooking tips 💡
- Using only beef makes it dry, and only pork compromises texture, so a 1:1 ratio is best.
- Since the king meatball is large, frying alone will burn the outside before the inside cooks. Simmering it in sauce for a long time ensures it cooks safely.
- When using a stainless steel pan, preheat for 3-4 minutes before adding the meat to prevent sticking and ensure a clean sear.