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Spaghetti with Meatballs |
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If you like Italian food, try this delicious meatball spaghetti. Have a vegetable soup or side salad together with it to make a complete meal.
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Serves: 4 people |
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| For meatballs |
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500 g lean minced beef |
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2 tablespoons chopped parsley |
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60 g fine breadcrumbs |
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60 g grated parmesan cheese |
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4 tablespoons tomato puree |
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1 egg (lightly beaten) |
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1/2 cup olive oil |
For sauce |
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1 onion (finely chopped) |
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1/2 teaspoon minced garlic & black pepper |
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1 tablespoon dried basil |
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2 tablespoons dried oregano |
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440 g chopped canned tomatoes |
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150 ml beef stock |
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100 ml white wine |
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1 teaspoon sugar |
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1/2 teaspoon 250 g spaghetti |
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In a large bowl, combine all ingredients for meatballs with a tablespoon of tomato puree. |
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Mix well, pour egg to bind mixture then roll into small balls. Pan fry meatballs with olive oil for 10 minutes. Drain cooked meatballs and set aside. |
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As for the sauce, sauté onion, basil and oregano for 3 minutes with 2 tablespoons of the remaining olive oil. Stir in the rest of the ingredients, simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thick. |
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Cook spaghetti in boiling water until 'al dente' or follow the cooking instruction on the package. |
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Drain, keep warm and set aside. |
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Add meatballs to the simmering sauce and warm through, stirring occasionally. |
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Serve on a large platter or individual plates with a bed of spaghetti. |
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