Nopal Spaghetti with Mini Meatballs

2 Instructions

1. 1

   Open the fresh nopales in half and slice them into thin strips.

2. 2

   In a pot, cook the nopales in their own juices until they change color, then add salt and cook for 7 minutes.

3. 3

   In a bowl, combine the ground beef with salt, black pepper, egg, and flour, then form into mini meatballs.

4. 4

   Heat vegetable oil in a pan and sear the mini meatballs until browned, then set aside.

5. 5

   In the same pot, add the chopped tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes.

6. 6

   Remove the skin from the tomatoes and add the chopped onion and garlic; cook for an additional 2 minutes.

7. 7

   Mash the tomatoes, then add the tomato puree, water, and adjust seasoning with more salt.

8. 8

   Add oregano, dried parsley, and sugar, then cook for 10 minutes.

9. 9

   Stir in the cooked nopales and mini meatballs, and let simmer for another 5 minutes.