Italian Spaghetti & Meatballs
Italian Spaghetti & Meatballs
Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 45 minutes
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Ingredients
- 3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs or homemade breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 500 g beef mince
- 1 brown onion finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic finely diced
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon italian herbs dried
- sea salt & cracked black pepper
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 brown onion finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic finely diced
- 800 g canned crushed cherry tomatoes
- 1/3 cup basil leaves roughly chopped
- 400 g spaghetti dried
- parmesan cheese grated
- basil leaves
Instructions
- For the meatballs: Combine the breadcrumbs and milk in a bowl and let stand for 10 minutes. In a mixing bowl, place the beef mince, onion, garlic, egg, italian herbs, salt and pepper. Add the soaked breadcrumbs and mix everything really well. Shape into ping pong sized balls and place them on a tray.3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs, 1/2 cup milk, 500 g beef mince, 1 brown onion, 2 cloves garlic , 1 egg, 1 teaspoon italian herbs, sea salt & cracked black pepper
- Heat a large non-stick frying pan over medium–high heat. Add the extra virgin olive oil and cook the meatballs, in batches, until well browned on all sides. Remove and set aside.1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- For the tomato sauce: In the same frying pan over medium–high heat, add the olive oil, onion and garlic and sauté for a few minutes. Add the chopped tomatoes and basil and bring to a light boil. Turn down to a simmer and add your semi-cooked meatballs back into the sauce. Stir, partially cover and simmer for 25 minutes. The meatballs will be tender and the sauce thickened. If the sauce is getting too thick, you can add some stock (chicken or beef) or water.2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 1 brown onion, 2 cloves garlic, 800 g canned crushed cherry tomatoes, 1/3 cup basil leaves
- Cook the spaghetti according to packet instructions until al dente. Pour the sauce and meatballs over the spaghetti and toss gently to combine. Serve with fresh parmesan and basil leaves.400 g spaghetti, parmesan cheese , basil leaves
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