Foodkit Recipe
Classic Pork and Beef Meatballs with Spaghetti
Serves 4 people
Before starting, please take a moment to read through the recipe. We recommend that you complete all the ingredient prep before you start cooking, as is done in restaurant kitchens.
You may notice that there are a few surplus ingredients provided, due to the number of people you have ordered for. You can choose to add these surplus ingredients to your recipe now, or save them for another meal.
Preparation
| Ingredient | Preparation |
|---|---|
| Onions (Brown) | Peeled and finely chopped. |
| Garlic Cloves | Peeled and finely chopped. |
| Tomato (Chopped) | Peeled and chopped can of tomatoes. |
| Beef Mince | |
| Pork Mince | |
| Flour Standard | |
| Spaghetti | |
| Parsley | Italian parsley, finely chopped. |
| Cheese (Parmigiano Reggiano) | For shaving. |
Method
As individual cuts may vary in shape/size, please check that they are cooked and seasoned to your liking, ahead of serving.
| Step 1 3 mins | In a large pot add a little cooking oil and add half the onion and garlic and cook until softened for 2-3 mins. |
|---|---|
| Step 2 3 mins | Do the same in a large fry pan with the remaining onion and garlic. |
| Step 3 | Tip the 2 cans of tomatoes into the large pot and mix well before covering and cooking on a medium to low heat. |
| Step 4 | Tip the fry pan onion and garlic into a large bowl and add the beef and pork mince. Mix well and add salt and pepper to your taste. |
| Step 5 2 mins | Roll the meatballs into balls and roll them in a little flour. |
| Step 6 3 mins | Heat a little more oil in the fry pan and gently brown the meatballs (don't cook through). |
| Step 7 25 mins | As they cook in batches move them straight into the simmering tomato sauce until all the meat mixture is browned. Continue to cook for 25 mins on a simmer nice and gently. |
| Step 8 10 mins | Bring a large pot of cold water to the boil and cook the spaghetti according to packet instructions. Drain well and place on a large platter. |
| Step 9 | Ladle the meatballs and tomato sauce out on top of the spaghetti. |
| Step 10 | Add a good amount of chopped Italian parsley before shaving over the parmesan and serving. |
| Step 11 | Grate over some fresh black pepper and serve. |
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