Garlic Chive Pasta Luce Mafaldine with Bison Meatballs in Red Sauce
Serving Size: Â 4-6
Ingredients:
1 lb. Garlic Chive Pasta Luce Mafaldine
1 lb. ground bison
1/4 cup almond flour
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 egg
5 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Salt and pepper, to taste
3 tbsp olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
1 tbsp fresh basil
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions:Â
- In a large bowl, combine ground bison, almond flour, grated Parmesan, egg, 2 cloves minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly combined.
- Form the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook, turning occasionally, until they are browned on all sides and cooked through, about 10-12 minutes. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes. Add 3 cloves minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in the crushed tomatoes, fresh basil, and red pepper flakes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Simmer the sauce for 15-20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
- While the sauce is simmering, cook the Garlic Chive Pasta Luce Mafaldine until al dente (6-8Â minutes.) Drain and set aside.
- Add the cooked bison meatballs to the red sauce and stir gently to coat the meatballs with the sauce. Let them simmer together for a few minutes.
- Serve the Garlic Chive Pasta Luce Mafaldine and top with the bison meatballs and red sauce. Garnish with additional grated Parmesan cheese and chopped fresh parsley if desired.
