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Ingredients

For the Meatballs:

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  • * 500 g of beef mince or lamb
  • * 1 tbsp Red Pesto
  • * 1 tbsp of tomato paste
  • * 1 tbsp flat leaf parsley, chopped
  • * 1 tbsp finely chopped basil
  • * 1 oxo cube
  • * salt and pepper

For the Marinara:

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  • * 2 tins chopped tomatoes
  • * 1 large onion, finely diced
  • * 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • * Red Wine, 50ml
  • * 2 tbsp Tomato paste
  • * 2 tbsp Red Pesto
  • * 1 tbsp chopped basil
  • * 1 tbsp chopped oregano
  • * Sea salt & freshly ground black pepper
  • * Olive oil

TO SERVE:

  • * Fresh Egg Spaghetti pasta cooked according to packet instrustions.

TO GARNISH:

  • * 2 tbsp grated mozzarella or parmesan cheese (optional)

Method

  • STEP 1
    Heat the oven to 180C/350F/Gas4.
  • STEP 2
    Place all the meatball ingredients in a large mixing bowl and mix thoroughly - it s best to use your hands for this.
  • STEP 3
    Divide the meat mixture exqually into 12 small rounds/meatballs.
  • STEP 4
    Heat a large pan with a little olive oil, fry the meatballs gently until browned both sides (turning halfway through cooking).
  • STEP 5
    In a large, deep baking or roasting tray, gently stir the marinara ingredients together apart from the onions.
  • STEP 6
    Add the drained meatballs to the marinara and set aside.
  • STEP 7
    Gently fry the onions in the same pan/oil as the meatballs were cooked in previously until they start to soften.
  • STEP 8
    Now drain any excess oil from the onions and add them to the marinara.
  • STEP 9
    Place the roasting tray in the oven and cook the meatballs in marinara for 25-35mins.
  • STEP 10
    Drain cooked pasta of your choice. Serve the pasta topped with meatballs and marinara. Garnish with cheese.
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