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Showing posts with label meat balls. Show all posts

Wednesday, May 30, 2012

Curly Fettuccini & Meatballs



Serves 4

Get This -
500g mince
1 onion, diced
2 cloves of garlic, crushed
1 egg
1 cup of breadcrumbs
3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
5-6 basil leaves, roughly chopped
1/2 bunch Italian parsley, chopped
2 bay leaves
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tins diced tomatoes
1 teaspoon brown sugar
olive oil, for cooking
curly fettuccini (or regular fettuccini or spaghetti)
grated parmesan to sprinkle


Do This -
  1. In a large bowl add 1/2 of the chopped parsley, 1 garlic clove, mince, breadcrumbs, egg, parmesan cheese and a generous pinch of black pepper & salt. Mix with hands until well combined.
  2. Heat some olive oil in a large pot to a medium heat and add onion & and remaining garlic clove. Fry till translucent and fragrant.
  3. Roll the meatballs then brown them in the pot with the onions & garlic.
  4. Add the tomato paste, canned tomatoes, the remaining chopped parsley, basil & bay leaves, sugar, salt & pepper.
  5. Turn to low and simmer for 20 minutes. Or longer for more flavour. If the sauce seems a little dry add 1/2 cup of water.
  6. Serve with curly fettucinni and sprinkle with parmesan and basil.