Meatballs With Penne Recipe

Name: Meatballs With Penne
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil; 2 garlic cloves thinly sliced; 2 cans chopped tomatoes 400g each; 4 tablespoons red wine; 1 onion peeled and grated; 3 1/4 tablespoons Parmesan grated, plus shavings to serve; 3 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped; 1 1/8 pounds lean minced beef; 1 pinch chilli flakes; 1 egg yolk medium; 3 11/16 tablespoons breadcrumbs; 2/3 pound penne; 2 tablespoons basil leaves sliced, to serve

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves thinly sliced
2 cans chopped tomatoes 400g each
4 tablespoons red wine
1 onion peeled and grated
3 1/4 tablespoons Parmesan grated, plus shavings to serve
3 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
1 1/8 pounds lean minced beef
1 pinch chilli flakes
1 egg yolk medium
3 11/16 tablespoons breadcrumbs
2/3 pound penne
2 tablespoons basil leaves sliced, 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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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons olive oil, 2 garlic cloves thinly sliced, 2 cans chopped tomatoes 400g each, 4 tablespoons 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.

Meatballs With Penne

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