Italian Basil Meatballs & Tomato Sauce Pasta - FOOD PHOTO SHOOT

in photography •  7 years ago 

Let’s talk a little bit about simplicity, shall we?

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So we’re already getting along into January and I’m guessing those New Year’s resolutions are starting to get real, am I right? This year I did myself a favor and didn’t set any fixed “resolutions” but rather self-intentions that were not written or mentioned to anyone else.

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I don’t know, I just felt like this was a year to leave my options open and focus on letting my priorities settle themselves as they should. If that sounds like a bit of a Jack Sparrow way of doing things, it’s because it is. But you know what? I’m learning that life is a whole lot more fun and rewarding if you remember not to take things too seriously and just live.

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Does that mean I have no goals or plans? Of course not, but trying to control things too much and setting unreachable goals is just a recipe for failure and disappointment in my book. Speaking of recipes, it’s been too long since the last pasta recipe I shared.

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Haha, I keep wanting to call this spaghetti even though there is no actual spaghetti shaped pasta involved. But really, isn’t it a bit confusing how classic pasta sauce recipes seem to have a matched shape of pasta and they just go together. I mean, aren’t pastas basically the same exact thing in different shapes? So what’s the deal because, I mean, you’d never be like “I’m going to make some macaroni alfredo” or “fettuccine and meatballs”!

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I’ll be completely straight with you guys here, I mix and match pastas shapes with my sauces and show very little regard to what everyone else does, but I do still find it hard not to call this. I think that just reinforces my point about confusion though.

Anyway, this pasta is nothing too fancy or complicated, and as I said, I’m finding it difficult not to call it spaghetti when it’s actually a red sauce with meatballs and spiral pasta. I’m not even completely sure the name of this exact shape because it’s not fusilli, but any shape will do.

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I love it because it’s a comfort food style dinner that comes together quickly and these meatballs are a major winner. The secret to making them tender is using crumbled bread, not dry breadcrumbs but actual bread (bread heels work perfectly!). It makes all the difference. Using fresh basil is another game-changer so definitely try to use that rather than dried.

I hope you enjoy this one!

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Recipe available upon request to the first Steemian friend who says today's words : "Alfredo Macaroni"

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ah this dish I can do well .... pasta, sauce and basil. W Italian pasta

Thanks so much @sardrt!

Some good life philosophy in there :)
I like to say "think enough to know what direction you want to go, but then relax and enjoy the trip." The point being that while it is important to have a sense of direction and purpose, but once that is set you should not be so obsessed with the details that you forget to enjoy life, but trust the path knowing it will take you where you want eventually :)

Hope everything is going well on your end! Oh and the food looks delicious too ;p

Fredrik

That looks so simple indeed!

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Looking delicious. Recipe please. "Alfredo Macaroni"

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The looks very good my exgirlfriend is itailain she could some good food she still calls me and gives me plates of awesome. Itailian food is the best!!

Ohhhhh! Really this is my favorite dish! My daughter also like so much pasta with the meat ball and tomato sauce, it looks so yummy, thank you very much for the recipe.

Looks very delicious. Very professional photo shoot!

The meatballs look awesome...I really should try to make them...the Old Dog has been bugging me for 33 years to make him spaghetti & meatballs and I think I've only made them twice ( in 33 years!!)... pretty bad eh?... now I'm incentivized!... thanks!... the Old Dog will be barking for joy!

Why are you doing this to me you got me salivating

Yummylicious meatballs !!Thanks for recipe !!

You're so very welcome @akkha!

My pleasure ! Cheers !!

Wow so much delicious food thanks for the recipe.....

Yumm It looks so spicy and delicious ,lovely .can u post the simple different recipe more italian or french .

great stuff here @ gringalicious

I really appreciate it @drlloybacon!

Very Testy Food I Like This food..

Thank You Sir For Share

Thanks @jihadjd420

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Wonderful pasta! Hopefully someone somewhere is developing a blockchain technology to transfer food tru the internet! That way i could eat it since it looks delicious!

Umm nice food

Could I also ask why you post the recipe in the comments and not the post....I've seen it quite a bit with other authors....was wondering what the reason was 🤔

This looks super delish 😊 you've made me sooooo hungry.... I've never understood why some pastas go with certain sauces either....some say it's because some shapes hold sauce better, I'm a bit sceptical lol......love your post...followed....look forward to your other posts 😊

this is a good photography
and these food look so delicious
it is benifit for our life
we should created this recipe
thanks for sharing...........

Thanks @beautybox

Got me wanting some!! @gringalicious

Thanks @gamainvegas! I really appreciate it.

another superb hungry post... loved your post a lot!! 😜😱😍

A lot of delicious food

You're always too sweet @suchi. Thanks! :)

Yum! There isn't a day that I forget to visit food catgory/tag because of these kinds of post.

Thanks! Your post is lovely.

Oh, you're super sweet @foodtaster! Thanks

This honestly looks amazing! Keep them coming!

Aww, so sweet of you @yasminep!

Nice photo.....
Like as a delicious food..... what is the recipe of it please explain to me.....

Thanks @iqbalhossin!

So nice 😉 if you want, check my channel and see my food posts 🙏💘

I appreciate it @aleevillafranca

Yummy !

In that case whatever u mixed into you pasta or spagetti it will be different amazing taste..
And u can also mixed the meat ball sauce with seafood, hmm.. that will be tasty...

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the pasta looks almost on point , perhaps a bit more shine on it would make it look like a pasta top model.
the sauce looks inviting however i wish it was just a bit more light red that screams danger but you dont care because it looks sexy.

overall a good beautiful dish i rate it 4/5

wow! this is a very nice photography and this recipe is a very delicious food.....
l like very much this food..
i praise your recipe..thanks to you..
for sharing this recipe....carry on..

Awww that looks amazing gringa! yummy : )

I am so hungry right now.. it's like watching the food network and suddenly wanting to eat everything!

Wonderful work. Yum

I appreciate it @nickdiver23 !

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YUM.

I appreciate it @birdie

Let me simplify my comment. Delicious! :)

It looks so delicious!!!
Thanks for the recipe in the comments!

Great camera photo quality! I think I will buy some meatballs today. So tasty.

wow!great photography..i like this food..thanks for share..

You're welcome @sharminkona

Thanks..

很美味的

Wow! I also loved to eat Alfredo Macaroni. Hope to use the recipe in one of these days haha

I am definitely trying that. Looks so yumm! Love your recipes @gringalicious

Oh, you're so sweet @pbv!

Hey @gringalicious ! In case you were wondering, I believe the pasta you made is called Gemelli (it means twins in Italian). 😋 Xox fellow foodie!

It looks very good and the pictures are great! Thanks for sharing the recipe with us :)

This looks so delicious! I'm so very hungry right now.

looks delicious.. damn i feel hungry now haha. please check my blog too :)

Yeah people tend to take life too seriosly. And then they are unhappy because they want to cntrol things they can't. So just letting things heappen and not worring too much is good. Getting upset becouse something heappened doesn't help you. Just flow with it and be flexible.
....and about the pasta, It really looks delicous. :D

I love Italian food, you always surprise me with your photos, the decoration of the plate looks very good and I imagine that the food is delicious, regards.

Meatballs and pasta are my favourite. And with basil topping this delicious dish, one can't help but dig in instantly.

Delicious photos these are inspiring me to eat it soon so i will try to make it it looks yummy....
thanks for sharing @gringalicious

Looks só yummi! Your logo is so beautiful :)

I love meatballs they are simply yummy and delicious.....and your dish looks soo yummy.....beautiful photography of the recipe....thank you for sharing.

Your blog is really good!
I became hungry to see it.!

Thanks for sharing it!

That's very kind of you @adisons!

Love comfort foot. Especially italian comfort food :) That looks delicious...also very nicely staged with the basil.

looks brilliant and wow fabulous :D
thanks for sharing the recipe

Amesime photography i like it.

Thanks @greenwhell79! I'm so excited that you liked this one.

Tnx for you

Haha! I promised my kids ill make them pasta tomorrow Bolognese or with meatballs, this looks yummmmm!
Ill give it a try💪and let u know how it goes:)

Great high definition photos. Your review made me a bit hungry for pasta. haha

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Thank you so very much @luey!

The food was delicious and delicious, eager to taste

I hope you can make it @alkar86!

welcome........

hello hello today I was able to see your post. I love pasta, in all its forms are rich and nutritious, this dish looks delicious. I congratulate you for knowing how to cook what I like.
best regards
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Nice haven't seen you do Italian in a while, other than that marshmallow cookie pizza! :)

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As always, i enjoyed it.. This should not be that difficult to prepare. What a fast-food meal

Wow, it looks so delicious ;-)

Love the pictures!!! I like taking food pictures also! Great job!! Thanks for the info on the camera ;)

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Emmm yummy,,it is very tasty

Great shots! Looks delicious! moooore ;)

看着很好吃的样子

My GOD!! THIS LOOKS GOOD!!! I'd love to try this recipe . Please teach me!!

Looks amazing!

This looks SOO delicious! Def going to try them at the next pot luck. Will upload photos if I do :)

I'd just love to see them @cinlin!

Oooh I love meatballs!