Tagliatelle With Meatballs

• 18 ounces lean ground beef (about 2 1/4 cups)
• 1 cup soft white breadcrumb
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
• 2/3 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
• 2 -3 tablespoons milk
• flour, for dusting
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 14 ounces dried tagliatelle pasta noodles (about 1 3/4 cup)
• 2 tablespoons butter, diced
• salt and pepper
• Sauce:
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 large onions, sliced
• 2 stalks celery, thinly sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 (14 ounce) can chopped tomatoes
• 4 1/2 ounces sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained and chopped
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon molasses, sugar
• 2/3 cup white wine or 2/3 cup water

1. To make the sauce, heat the oil in a pan.
2. Add the onions and celery and cook until translucent.
3. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
4. Stir in all the tomatoes with the tomato paste, sugar, and wine, and season to taste with salt and pepper.
5. Bring to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes.
6. Meanwhile, break up the meat in a bowl with a wooden spoon, until it becomes a sticky paste.
7. Stir in the bread crumbs, garlic, herbs, and spices.
8. Stir in the cheese and enough milk to make a firm paste.
9. Flour your hands, take large spoonfuls of the mixture, and shape into 12 balls.
10. Heat the oil in a skillet and cook the meatballs for 5-6 minutes, until browned.
11. Pour the tomato sauce over the meatballs.
12. Lower the heat, cover the pan, and simmer for 30 minutes, turning once or twice.
13. Add a little extra water if the sauce is beginning to become dry.
14. Bring a large pan of lightly salted water to a boil.
15. Add the pasta, bring back to a boil, and cook for 8-10 minutes, until tender but still firm to the bite.
16. Drain the pasta, then turn into a warmed serving dish, dot with the butter, and toss with 2 forks.
17. Spoon the meatballs and sauce over the pasta and serve immediately.
18. Enjoy!

lean ground beef, white breadcrumb, garlic, parsley, oregano, nutmeg, ground coriander, freshly grated parmesan cheese, milk, flour, olive oil, pasta noodles, butter, salt, olive oil, onions, stalks celery, garlic, tomatoes, tomatoes, tomato paste, molasses, white wine

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/tagliatelle-with-meatballs-50372 (may not work)