Pork, Fennel And Apple Meatball Tagliatelle Recipe

Name: Pork, Fennel And Apple Meatball Tagliatelle
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb ground pork; 3/4 tsp ground fennel seeds; 2 None Gala apples, peeled and grated; 1 None egg; 3 tbsp breadcrumbs; 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil; 1 None onion, chopped; 3 cloves garlic, crushed; 12 None sage leaves, chopped; 1/3 cup dry white wine; 2 1/2 cups tomato puree; 2 tsp sugar; 1 lb tagliatelle pasta; None None Basil leaves, grated Parmesan cheese, to serve

Servings: persons

1 lb ground pork
3/4 tsp ground fennel seeds
2 None Gala apples, peeled and grated
1 None egg
3 tbsp breadcrumbs
1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
1 None onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, crushed
12 None sage leaves, chopped
1/3 cup dry white wine
2 1/2 cups tomato puree
2 tsp sugar
1 lb tagliatelle pasta
None None Basil leaves, grated Parmesan cheese, to serve

1
Place ground pork, fennel seeds, apples, egg and breadcrumbs in a large bowl and season with salt and black pepper. Using wet hands, combine well. Roll mixture into 30 balls; place on tray.
2
Heat 1 tbsp of the oil in a wide, shallow saucepan on medium-high heat. Cook meatballs, turning carefully so as not to break up soft mixture, for 5 mins, or until golden on all sides. Remove from pan.
3
Heat remaining 1/2 tbsp oil in pan. Cook onion for 3 mins. Add garlic, sage and a pinch of salt; cook for 1 min.
4
Add wine, scraping brown bits from bottom of pan with wooden spoon. Cook until reduced by half. Add tomato puree and sugar; season and bring to a simmer.
5
Reduce to low. Return meatballs to pan. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, for 8-10 mins.
6
Meanwhile, cook pasta in a large saucepan of boiling salted water according to package directions. Drain well.
7
Place pasta in serving bowls. Top with meatballs and sauce. Sprinkle with basil and Parmesan cheese.

925

kcal

Calories

Fat

111

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb ground pork, 3/4 tsp ground fennel seeds, 2 None Gala apples, peeled and grated, 1 None egg, and more.

Yes, Pork, Fennel And Apple Meatball Tagliatelle 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.

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Pork, Fennel And Apple Meatball Tagliatelle

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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