Juicy meatballs glazed in a sweet and savory teriyaki sauce served over a bed of al dente spaghetti. The dish is finished with a sprinkle of sesame seeds and chopped scallions, offering a delightful fusion of Italian comfort and Japanese flavor.
Servings:
4 servings
Prep Time:
20 minutes
Cook Time:
30 minutes
Ingredients:
- For the Meatballs:
- 500 grams ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger
- 2 tablespoons chopped scallions
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (for frying)
- For the Teriyaki Sauce:
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup mirin
- 1/4 cup sake
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (slurry)
- For the Pasta:
- 400 grams spaghetti
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 1/4 cup chopped scallions
Instructions:
- Prepare the Meatballs:
- In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, minced garlic, soy sauce, grated ginger, chopped scallions, salt, and black pepper.
- Mix until well combined. Shape the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook until browned on all sides and cooked through, about 10-12 minutes. Remove the meatballs from the skillet and set aside.
- Prepare the Teriyaki Sauce:
- In a small saucepan, combine the soy sauce, mirin, sake, and sugar. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is dissolved.
- Add the cornstarch slurry and cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the cooked meatballs to the sauce, stirring to coat them evenly. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Cook the Spaghetti:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta and set aside.
- Assemble and Serve:
- Divide the cooked spaghetti among serving plates.
- Top each plate with the teriyaki meatballs and sauce.
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds and chopped scallions.
- Serve:
- Serve immediately and enjoy the delightful fusion of Italian comfort and Japanese flavor!