Asian Inspired Spaghetti And Meatballs

This unique fusion recipe combines Italian comfort food with Asian flavors, featuring tender pork meatballs made with grated potato and seasoned with soy sauce. The result is an incredibly moist, flavorful dish that bridges cultures and creates an exciting twist on the classic favorite.

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Meatballs, Spaghetti

Prep Time: 20

Cook Time: 15

Total Time: 35

Servings:

Calories: 485kcal

Equipment

Medium Saucepan

Mixing Bowl

Skillet

Ingredients

For the Spaghetti:

175 g spaghetti
390 g spaghetti sauce

For the Meatballs:

150 g ground pork
1 medium potato grated
2 stalks green onions chopped
1½ tsp soy sauce
½ tsp iodized rock salt
¼ tsp black pepper
Oil for frying
Grated cheese for topping optional

Instructions

Cook spaghetti according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
In a mixing bowl, combine ground pork, grated potato, and chopped green onions.
Season the mixture with soy sauce, iodized rock salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until well combined.
Form tablespoon-sized portions of the mixture into round meatballs.
Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Fry meatballs until golden brown on all sides.
Remove meatballs from pan and set aside on paper towels to drain excess oil.
In a saucepan, bring spaghetti sauce to a simmer.
Add the fried meatballs to the sauce and simmer for 5 minutes.
Serve the meatballs and sauce over the cooked spaghetti.
Top with grated cheese if desired.

Notes

The grated potato acts as a natural binder and keeps the meatballs incredibly moist and tender

Make sure to squeeze excess moisture from the grated potato before mixing to prevent overly wet meatballs

You can substitute ground pork with ground chicken or beef, but pork provides the most authentic Asian flavor profile

Meatballs can be made ahead and frozen for up to 3 months - just thaw and simmer in sauce when ready to serve

For extra Asian flair, add a dash of sesame oil to the meatball mixture or garnish with sesame seeds

If you don't have rock salt, regular table salt works fine - just use slightly less as it's more concentrated

The meatballs can be baked at 375°F for 20 minutes instead of frying for a healthier option

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