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Spaghetti and Meatballs
Ingredients
75g (ยพ cup) dried breadcrumbs
2 tsp onion powder
2 tsp garlic powder
80ml (โ
cup) milk
2 tbsp flat leaf parsley, finely chopped
Sea salt and pepper, to season
40g (ยฝ cup) Parmesan cheese, finely grated
500g beef mince
500g pork mince
2 tbsp olive oil
1 brown onion, grated
1 celery stick, grated
1 carrot, grated
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
700g jar passata sauce
pinch of chilli flakes
3 sprigs basil
500g spaghetti
extra virgin olive oil and parmesan, for serving
Method
Step 1: Prep the meatballs
Combine the breadcrumbs, onion powder, garlic powder and milk in a large bowl and mix. Set aside for 5 minutes.
Add the parsley, parmesan, minces, and season with salt and pepper. Mix very well until it completely comes together.
Divide mixture into 16 portions and roll into balls.
Step 2: Cook the meatballs
Heat the oil in a large heavy based frying pan on medium-high heat.
Add the meat balls and reduce the heat to medium-low.
Cook the meatballs for 6-8 minutes, turning to brown well on 3 sides. Set aside on a tray.
Step 3: Cook the sauce
Increase the heat to medium and add the onion, celery, carrot and garlic. Season with salt and cook, and cook until softened, about 6-8 minutes.
Pour in passata, then fill the jar with a little water and add to the pan. Bring to a simmer, stirring.
Add basil and chilli flakes. Return the meatballs to the pan and gently stir to coat in the sauce. Cover and simmer gently for 20 minutes.
Step 4: Finish and serve
Cook pasta according to packet directions in a large saucepan of salted boiling water.
Drain the pasta and divide between serving bowls. Top with meatballs and sauce. Garnish with a generous amount of grated parmesan and some basil leaves. Drizzle with a little extra virgin olive oil and serve!
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