Ingredients

1/4 cup olive oil 1 large onion, finely chopped 3 celery stalks, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise 1 large carrot, quartered lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise 1 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes One 28-ounce Del Monte Stewed Tomatoes Original Recipe 4 garlic cloves, minced 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 3 tablespoons canola oil 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 pound lean ground beef 1 1/2 cups cooked quinoa 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese 1 egg 3 tablespoons fresh parsley leaves, very finely chopped 1/2 teaspoon salt 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 pound linguine 1 large handful fresh basil leaves Salt, for the sauce Freshly ground black pepper, for the sauce

Description

Traditional Meatballs Depend On Bread To Give Them A Light Body, But I Thought Some Cooked Quinoa Could Also Fit The Bill And Add An Extra Protein Punch While We’re At It. Turns Out, The Quinoa Works Like A Charm And The Texture, While Different Fro

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