Crunchy pine nuts are the secret addition to these scrumptious meatballs.
Ingredients
- 2 brown onions
- 500g pork and veal mince
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup (45g) toasted pinenuts
- 1/2 cup (40g) finely grated parmesan, plus extra to serve
- 8 slices mild pancetta, finely chopped
- 2 x 400g cans chopped tomatoes
- 500g spaghetti
Method
- Step 1Coarsely grate 1 onion and place in a large bowl. Add the mince, egg, pinenuts and parmesan and use your hands to mix until well combined. Season with salt and pepper. Roll tablespoonsful of the mince mixture into balls and place on an oven tray lined with baking paper. Place in the fridge for 15 minutes to set.
- Step 2Finely chop the remaining onion and set aside. Heat a non-stick frying pan over high heat. Cook the meatballs in batches, turning occasionally, for 2-3 minutes or until brown. Transfer to a plate.
- Step 3Add the chopped onion and pancetta to the pan and cook, stirring, for 3 minutes or until onion softens. Add the tomatoes and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes or until heated through. Add the meatballs and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes or until meatballs are cooked through and sauce thickens slightly.
- Step 4Meanwhile, cook the spaghetti following packet directions until al dente. Drain well.
- Step 5Divide among serving bowls. Top with meatballs and tomato sauce and sprinkle with extra parmesan, to serve.
Nutrition
3900 kj
Energy
28g
Fat Total
8g
Saturated Fat
8g
Fibre
64g
Protein
156mg
Cholesterol
1358.67mg
Sodium
10g
Carbs (sugar)
101g
Carbs (total)
All nutrition values are per serve
Notes
Freezing tip: Freeze the meatballs and sauce in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Defrost in the fridge overnight. To reheat, place in a saucepan over high heat and bring to the boil. Cook, stirring, for 5 minutes or until heated through.
- Author: Sarah Hobbs
- Image credit: Scott Hawkins
- Publication: Notebook:
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