Italian Meatballs and Pasta
Easy
Italian Meatballs and Pasta is a great family dish. Courtesy of Bord Bia
PREP IN
10 MIN
COOK IN
10 MIN
SERVE
4
Italian Meatballs and Pasta
Easy
PREP IN
10 MIN
COOK IN
10 MIN
SERVE
4
Introduction
Italian Meatballs and Pasta is a great family dish. Courtesy of Bord Bia
Ingredients
- 450g lean minced beef or lamb
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 2 tablesp. fresh herbs i.e. basil, parsley or chives, chopped
- 1-2 tsp Chilli sauce
- Salt and black pepper
- 5-6 tomatoes, diced
- 1 Tbsp fresh herbs, chopped
- Juice of ½ lemon
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 350g pasta i.e. tagliatelle, cooked and kept warm
- Olive oil
TOMATO SAUCE:
Method
- 1. Mix the meatball ingredients together. Shape into meatballs.
- 2. Mix the tomato sauce ingredients together, plus a little olive oil and seasoning and set aside.
- 3. Heat a little oil in a large pan and cook the meatballs for 5-6 minutes or until no pink meat remains at the centre and the juices run clear. Add the tomato mixture and pasta. Toss well and serve.
