This recipe for spaghetti with meatballs is kind to the budget so you can afford to make lots and freeze some for later.
Ingredients
- 500g veal mince
- 500g pork mince
- 1 onion, grated
- 1 lemon, rind finely grated, juiced
- 1 cup fresh white breadcrumbs
- 1/3 cup basil leaves, finely chopped
- 2 x 400g cans diced Italian tomatoes
- 1 cup Massel chicken style liquid stock
- Cooked pasta, to serve
- Extra basil, to serve
Method
- Step 1Combine veal and pork mince, onion, lemon rind, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, breadcrumbs, basil and salt and pepper in a large bowl. Roll tablespoonfuls of mince mixture into balls. Place meatballs on a tray lined with baking paper. Cover and refrigerate for 15 minutes or until firm.
- Step 2Combine tomatoes and stock in a deep frying pan. Bring slowly to the boil over medium heat. Drop meatballs into tomato mixture. Reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, for 25 to 30 minutes or until meatballs are cooked through.
- Step 3Place pasta in bowls. Spoon over meatballs. Top with extra basil and serve.
Notes
To freeze: Spoon cooled pasta and meatballs into single-serve airtight containers. Freeze for up to 8 weeks. To reheat: Thaw in the fridge overnight. Microwave, covered, on MEDIUM (50%) for 4 to 6 minutes, stirring every few minutes, or until hot.
- Author: Dixie Elliott
- Image credit: John Paul Urizar
- Publication: Super Food Ideas
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