Ingredients
500 g pork and veal mince
½ cup dried breadcrumbs
⅓ cup finely grated parmesan
1 egg, lightly beaten
2 tsp dried mixed herbs
4 cloves garlic, crushed
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 tsp plain flour
375 g spaghetti
2 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
700 g jar sugo pasta sauce
1 cup chicken stock
1 cup fresh basil leaves plus extra to serve
¼ cup grated Parmesan to serve
Method
- Combine mince, breadcrumbs, parmesan, egg, herbs and half the garlic in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Mix well. Roll level tablespoons of mixture into balls. Sprinkle with flour. Toss to coat.
- Cook pasta in a large stockpot of boiling, salted water until tender. Drain. Cover to keep warm.
- Heat half the oil in same large stockpot over a medium to high heat. Add meatballs in two batches. Cook, turning occasionally, for about 4 minutes, or until browned and almost cooked. Remove. Cover to keep warm.
- Heat remaining oil in same pot over a low heat. Add onion and remaining garlic. Cook, stirring, until soft. Add sugo and stock. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to boil. Simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes.
- Return meatballs to pot. Simmer, uncovered, for a further 5 minutes, or until cooked through. Stir in spaghetti and basil. Garnish with extra basil and parmesan.