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Nutrition: per serving

  • kcal646
  • fat24g
  • saturates11g
  • carbs40g
  • sugars9g
  • fibre5g
  • protein36g
  • salt1.8g

Method

  • step 1

    Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Mix the pork and beef mince with the fennel seeds, chilli, 1 tsp oregano and some seasoning in a large bowl until combined. Divide and shape into 18 meatballs with a nugget or two of taleggio in the middle (save some for the top), then chill for 10 mins.

  • step 2

    Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large pan (use a flameproof casserole dish if you can – it’ll save on washing up). Add the onion and a pinch of salt and sizzle until softened (about 8 mins). Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 min more, then add the tomato purée, wine, tomatoes, passata, bay leaves, sugar, the remaining oregano and lots of seasoning, then cover with a lid and simmer for 20 mins. Meanwhile, arrange the meatballs on a baking tray lined with foil, drizzle with the remaining oil and bake for 10 mins.

  • step 3

    Cook the pasta in a pan of boiling salted water according to packet instructions, then drain, reserving some water. If the pan isn't ovenproof, tip the sauce into a casserole dish. Stir the pasta into the sauce, along with the liquid from the meatballs and some pasta water if it needs thinning. Turn the grill to a medium-high setting.

  • step 4

    Nestle the meatballs into the pasta, so that they poke out the top. Scatter the remaining taleggio over the top and grill for 5-10 mins until the cheese and meatballs are golden. Serve with crusty bread, if you like.

Recipe from Good Food magazine, October 2016

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A star rating of 4.1 out of 5.37 ratings

Harriet98

I bought reduced fat meatballs instead of making my own, and added extra seasoning to the sauce instead - chilli flakes, oregano, fennel seeds etc. The sauce was lovely with a bit of a chilli kick and the splash of red wine added lots of flavour, delicious with the melted mozzarella on top. Myself…

missfebruary2010

question

Can I freeze this recipe

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goodfoodteam

Hi, thanks for your question. Yes this can be frozen. We hope this helps. Best wishes, BBC Good Food Team.

cochrane_tracey

Hello, love this recipe but as there are only two of us there's loads left over (I'm rubbish at division). Can the uncooked meatballs be frozen?

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jacob strover

A star rating of 5 out of 5.

This dish I would highly recommend to any one as it is easy to make. I am 12 and this was even easy for me to make. Absolutely had the best time both making and eating.

stevemaskery

A star rating of 4 out of 5.

Pretty good. I bound my meatballs with half a croissant soaked in milk, so I left out the sugar. I scaled this down, hoping to get it for one, but ended up with quite enough for two. To those who think it is too bland, and my version did have increased amounts of oomph, I say simply to try a small…

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