{"id":69007,"date":"2024-02-05T14:33:52","date_gmt":"2024-02-05T14:33:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.expondo.co.uk\/inspirations\/przepis-na-spaghetti-z-ojca-chrzestnego\/"},"modified":"2024-02-05T14:34:04","modified_gmt":"2024-02-05T14:34:04","slug":"spaghetti-recipe-from-the-godfather","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.expondo.co.uk\/inspirations\/spaghetti-recipe-from-the-godfather\/","title":{"rendered":"Revenge is a dish best served cold \u2013 but this original recipe from &#8220;The Godfather\u201d is definitely hot stuff!\u00a0\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>The Godfather trilogy is one of the most beloved series in film history: outstanding actors, a unique atmosphere, and a gripping story. Francis Ford Coppola\u2019s classic crime thriller has it all. But this isn\u2019t a film review. Rather, what we\u2019re concocting today is the recipe for a mouthwatering dish from the first instalment: Peter Clemenza&#8217;s spaghetti with meatballs. So, let\u2019s discover how you can prepare this pasta classic on your own. How\u2019s that for an offer you can\u2019t refuse?<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-table-of-contents-block ub_table-of-contents\" data-showtext=\"show\" data-hidetext=\"hide\" data-scrolltype=\"auto\" id=\"ub_table-of-contents-d08cbe1f-01a5-403f-8350-d269fb734e18\" data-initiallyhideonmobile=\"false\"\n                    data-initiallyshow=\"true\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header-container\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header\">\n                    <div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-title\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-extra-container\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-container ub_table-of-contents-1-column \"><ul><li><a href=https:\/\/www.expondo.co.uk\/inspirations\/spaghetti-recipe-from-the-godfather\/#0-italy-meets-the-us-in-a-recipe-fit-for-the-big-screen->Italy meets the US in a recipe fit for the big screen &nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.expondo.co.uk\/inspirations\/spaghetti-recipe-from-the-godfather\/#1-keep-your-friends-close-but-keep-your-spaghetti-closer->Keep your friends close, but keep your spaghetti closer&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"0-italy-meets-the-us-in-a-recipe-fit-for-the-big-screen-\">Italy meets the US in a recipe fit for the big screen &nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When one dreams of pasta \u2013 which is more often than most of us would like to admit \u2013 Italy is never too far away. After all, Italy is all but defined by its relationship to olive oil, delicious carbs and rich tomato sauces. But when it comes to Peter Clemenza&#8217;s pasta dish from &#8220;The Godfather,&#8221; the situation is a bit more complicated. Pasta in a traditional and truly Italian form is typically served without meat. In contrast, pasta with meatballs were (and remain) wildly popular in the USA. Indeed, spaghetti with meatballs is so well-known that this dish often steals the spotlight in movies and on TV. Which brings us, of course, to the &#8220;The Godfather.&#8221;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-keep-your-friends-close-but-keep-your-spaghetti-closer-\">Keep your friends close, but keep your spaghetti closer&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Enough chit-chat, it\u2019s time to cook! For Peter Clemenza&#8217;s spaghetti, start by preparing the meatballs. They require the most effort and attention. You&#8217;ll need:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ground beef&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ground pork&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bread crumbs&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Grated parmesan&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Eggs&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Salt&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pepper&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Frying oil&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1088\" height=\"543\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expondo.co.uk\/inspirations\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/movie-the-godfather-spaghetti-2-1088x543.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-69011\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.expondo.co.uk\/inspirations\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/movie-the-godfather-spaghetti-2-1088x543.jpg 1088w, https:\/\/www.expondo.co.uk\/inspirations\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/movie-the-godfather-spaghetti-2-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.expondo.co.uk\/inspirations\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/movie-the-godfather-spaghetti-2-768x383.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.expondo.co.uk\/inspirations\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/movie-the-godfather-spaghetti-2-1536x766.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.expondo.co.uk\/inspirations\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/movie-the-godfather-spaghetti-2.jpg 1854w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1088px) 100vw, 1088px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>Combine all the ingredients in a bowl, then mix thoroughly. Shape the meatballs and fry them until golden brown on each side. Place the finished meatballs on kitchen paper to absorb excess fat.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alongside the meatballs, add Italian salami to the tomato sauce. 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Now, prepare the sauce. And for that, you&#8217;ll need:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Canned tomato&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tomato paste&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Red wine&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sugar&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Oregano&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Basil&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Garlic&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Oil&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Start by saut\u00e9ing the minced garlic in olive oil. Add the tomato paste and then the canned tomatoes. Let it simmer lightly and add the meatballs and sausages. Pour in the wine and season the tomato sauce with a dash of sugar and herbs. Cook the tomato sauce until it thickens to your desired consistency.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n    <div class=\"banner\">\r\n      <div class=\"container container--between-max-full\">\r\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expondo.co.uk\/cms-images\/20260121-HP-catering-banner.webp\" alt=\"\">\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"container banner__txt-container\">\r\n        <div class=\"banner__txtbox\">\r\n          <p class=\"banner-text\">Professional tools, equipment, expert services, and industry insights designed to fuel growth and drive success.<\/p>\r\n          <h2 class=\"promo-banner-header\" style=\"margin-bottom: 2rem;\">expondo<\/h2>\r\n          <a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.expondo.co.uk\/catering-equipment\/\">See more          <\/a>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    \n\n\n\n<p>Last but not least, the spaghetti. Boil the spaghetti in salted water until al dente. Finally, drain the pasta then give it a quick rinse with cold water.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To serve The Godfather pasta, portion out the spaghetti on a deep plate. Then, pour tomato sauce on top before mixing everything together thoroughly. Now, generously ladle the sauce with meatballs and sausage over the pasta. Finally, garnish the dish with parsley and grated Parmesan. Bon app\u00e9tit!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expondo.de\/inspirations\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/michal_bio.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35328\" style=\"width:199px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.expondo.co.uk\/inspirations\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/michal_bio.png 500w, https:\/\/www.expondo.co.uk\/inspirations\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/michal_bio-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.expondo.co.uk\/inspirations\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/michal_bio-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><strong>Micha\u0142 Or\u0142owski <\/strong>\u2013 chef at renowned restaurants in Sydney and Warsaw. Experienced and professional restaurateur. Micha\u0142 began his gastronomic journey as a teenager. He first discovered his passion for all things culinary while working as a barman over the summer. Over the years, he accumulated experience, deepened his knowledge, and honed his craft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>In 2007, he travelled to Australia where he perfected his skills. Upon his return to Europe, he served as the head chef at the restaurant Lars, Lars &amp; Lars in Pozna\u0144.\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"142\" height=\"88\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expondo.de\/inspirations\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/sign-orlowski.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35335\"\/><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Godfather trilogy is one of the most beloved series in film history: outstanding actors, a&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":11,"featured_media":52056,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_sb_is_suggestion_mode":false,"_sb_show_suggestion_boards":false,"_sb_show_comment_boards":false,"_sb_suggestion_history":"","_sb_update_block_changes":"","ub_ctt_via":"","rank_math_lock_modified_date":false,"_strive_post_notes":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[2827],"tags":[],"promotion":[],"class_list":["post-69007","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-gastronomy"],"acf":[],"featured_image_src":"https:\/\/www.expondo.co.uk\/inspirations\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/movie-the-godfather-spaghetti.jpg","author_info":{"display_name":"Maciej Skor\u017cepo","author_link":"https:\/\/www.expondo.co.uk\/inspirations\/author\/maciej-skorzepo\/"},"reading_time":"","author_thumbnail":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/3183c3d3fa9609213d6e58e2ecd78e08?s=96&d=mm&r=g","excerpt_full":"\n<p><strong>The Godfather trilogy is one of the most beloved series in film history: outstanding actors, a unique atmosphere, and a gripping story. Francis Ford Coppola\u2019s classic crime thriller has it all. But this isn\u2019t a film review. Rather, what we\u2019re concocting today is the recipe for a mouthwatering dish from the first instalment: Peter Clemenza's spaghetti with meatballs. So, let\u2019s discover how you can prepare this pasta classic on your own. How\u2019s that for an offer you can\u2019t refuse?<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"0-italy-meets-the-us-in-a-recipe-fit-for-the-big-screen-\">Italy meets the US in a recipe fit for the big screen &nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When one dreams of pasta \u2013 which is more often than most of us would like to admit \u2013 Italy is never too far away. After all, Italy is all but defined by its relationship to olive oil, delicious carbs and rich tomato sauces. But when it comes to Peter Clemenza's pasta dish from \"The Godfather,\" the situation is a bit more complicated. Pasta in a traditional and truly Italian form is typically served without meat. In contrast, pasta with meatballs were (and remain) wildly popular in the USA. Indeed, spaghetti with meatballs is so well-known that this dish often steals the spotlight in movies and on TV. Which brings us, of course, to the \"The Godfather.\"&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-keep-your-friends-close-but-keep-your-spaghetti-closer-\">Keep your friends close, but keep your spaghetti closer&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Enough chit-chat, it\u2019s time to cook! For Peter Clemenza's spaghetti, start by preparing the meatballs. They require the most effort and attention. You'll need:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>The meat is ready. Now, prepare the sauce. And for that, you'll need:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Start by saut\u00e9ing the minced garlic in olive oil. Add the tomato paste and then the canned tomatoes. Let it simmer lightly and add the meatballs and sausages. Pour in the wine and season the tomato sauce with a dash of sugar and herbs. Cook the tomato sauce until it thickens to your desired consistency.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n[custom_api_shortcode]\n\n\n\n<p>Last but not least, the spaghetti. Boil the spaghetti in salted water until al dente. Finally, drain the pasta then give it a quick rinse with cold water.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To serve The Godfather pasta, portion out the spaghetti on a deep plate. Then, pour tomato sauce on top before mixing everything together thoroughly. Now, generously ladle the sauce with meatballs and sausage over the pasta. Finally, garnish the dish with parsley and grated Parmesan. 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