Classic and Traditional Italian Meatball Recipe

Author: mark collier

Author: mark collier

This recipe is perfect for kids but they also love making them. Ingredients: 1 lb Spaghetti

Red Onion, Chopped

1 Garlic Cloves

1 Sprig each Rosemary & Thyme

2 lbs Ground Beef (85% Lean)

2 Cups Bread Crumbs

1 Cup Milk

Salt & Pepper

3 tbsp Olive Oil

2 lbs Good Quality Canned Tomatoes

2 tsp Tomato Paste

1 tbsp Sugar

1 Cup Beef Stock

20 Fresh Basil Leaves

4 tbsp Olive Oil

Salt & Pepper Method: Start by placing a large pot of water on to boil with a generous amount of salt; Chop the red onion and garlic into a small dice, keep half of these for later in the recipe; Chop the rosemary and thyme leaves coarsely and add to half of the onions and garlic; Combine the breadcrumbs and milk in a small bowl; Combine the onion, garlic, rosemary and thyme mixture with the soaked breadcrumbs, salt, pepper and the minced meat in a large bowl. Mix very thoroughly until the mixture is evenly incorporated; Using your hands grab a small piece of mince at a time and form small meatballs; Place a deep frying pan on a medium heat and add the olive oil. When the pan warms up add the meatballs and brown for a couple of minutes on each side until golden brown in color all over. Remove the meatballs from the pan and place on a plate and set aside; Return the pan to the heat and add the remaining sliced onions and the other half of the garlic and saut lightly for 2 minutes until they are soft and translucent but have not taken on any color; Add the chopped tomatoes to the frying pan and mix together with a spoon or spatula. Simmer the mixture for 25 minutes on a very low heat; Using a stick blender or food processor blend the tomato mixture together adding a little bit of sugar, tomato puree and some fresh beef stock until it is smooth; Return the sauce to the pan and carefully place the meatballs into the sauce and place on a low heat to simmer for a further 20 minutes; As the meatballs simmer add the pasta to the rapidly boiling water and stir every 3 minutes to ensure that the pasta doesn't stick together; When the pasta is cooked strain and serve family style tossed with olive oil in a large bowl; Shred some basil leaves into the tomato sauce and spoon the meatballs and sauce over the pasta; Chow down! Look at the original recipe along with a video at http://groundbeefrecipes.biz/Meatballs recipes/meatballsrecipe.html About the Author:

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