Meatballs With Penne Recipe

Name: Meatballs With Penne
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2-3 tbsp olive oil; 2 None garlic cloves, thinly sliced; 2 cans (400g each) chopped tomatoes; 4 tbsp red wine; 1 None onion, peeled and grated; 20 g Parmesan, grated, plus shavings to serve; 3 tbsp chopped fresh parsley; 500 g lean minced beef; Pinch None chilli flakes; 1 None medium egg yolk; 25 g breadcrumbs; 300 g penne; 2 tbsp sliced basil leaves, to serve

Servings: persons

2-3 tbsp olive oil
2 None garlic cloves, thinly sliced
2 cans (400g each) chopped tomatoes
4 tbsp red wine
1 None onion, peeled and grated
20 g Parmesan, grated, plus shavings to serve
3 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
500 g lean minced beef
Pinch None chilli flakes
1 None medium egg yolk
25 g breadcrumbs
300 g penne
2 tbsp sliced basil leaves, to serve

1
Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for 1-2 mins, then add the tomatoes and wine. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 mins until the sauce has thickened.
2
Meanwhile, mix together the ground beef, onion, breadcrumbs, parsley, Parmesan, pepper flakes and egg yolk. With wet hands, form the mixture into 24 small meatballs. Heat the remaining 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the meatballs and brown for 5-6 mins, turning often. Add the meatballs to the sauce and gently simmer for 10-12 mins until cooked through.
3
Cook the pasta according to the package directions; drain well. Mix the pasta into the sauce and warm through. Serve sprinkled with Parmesan shavings and sliced basil.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2-3 tbsp olive oil, 2 None garlic cloves, thinly sliced, 2 cans (400g each) chopped tomatoes, 4 tbsp red wine, and more.

Yes, Meatballs With Penne falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Meatballs With Penne

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