Spaghetti and Meatball Burgers
"Mamma mia! This burger has it all – spaghetti and meat combined, then layered with cheese and tomato sauce on a garlic roll...."
INGREDIENTS
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Ingredients
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Salt
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1/4 pound bucatini or spaghetti
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For the sauce:
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1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)
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2 tablespoons butter
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2 cloves garlic, chopped
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1/2 small white onion, peeled
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1 bay leaf
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2 cups tomato purée
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1/2 teaspoon dried oregano or marjoram
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A few leaves torn basil
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Salt and pepper
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A pinch crushed red pepper flakes
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For the meatball burgers:
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1 1/2 pounds beef chuck
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Salt and pepper
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2 1-inch slices white bread, crusts trimmed
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3/4 cup whole milk
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2-3 tablespoons flat leaf parsley, finely chopped
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1/3 cup grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, (a heavy handful)
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1 egg, beaten
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2 cloves garlic, grated or pasted
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Olive oil, for frying
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8 slices deli-sliced provolone or mozzarella cheese
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For the garlic bread rolls:
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4 crusty rolls, split, such as ciabatta or plain Kaiser rolls
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1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)
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2 tablespoons butter
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1 clove garlic, crushed
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1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
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1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
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1/2 cup grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese
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Serves 4
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