Sam Stern'S Pasta,Meatballs And Tomato Sauce Recipe

Name: Sam Stern'S Pasta,Meatballs And Tomato Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 459 g best quality minced beef; 2 tablespoons milk; 2 slices good white bread, thick slices, crusts removed; olives or sunflower oil; 1 onion, finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 2 1/2 - 5 cm fresh gingerroot; plain flour, to coat; 1 lemon, rind of, grated; 2 tablespoons chopped herbs, thyme, coriander, parsley; 1 egg; salt and black pepper; the sauce; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 onions or 2 fat shallots, finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 400 g chopped tomatoes; 1 pinch sugar; 2 teaspoons tomato puree; basil leaves, torn and whole; good squeeze lemon juice; salt and black pepper

Servings: persons

459 g best quality minced beef
2 tablespoons milk
2 slices good white bread, thick slices, crusts removed
olives or sunflower oil
1 onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed
2 1/2 - 5 cm fresh gingerroot
plain flour, to coat
1 lemon, rind of, grated
2 tablespoons chopped herbs, thyme, coriander, parsley
1 egg
salt and black pepper
the sauce
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onions or 2 fat shallots, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed
400 g chopped tomatoes
1 pinch sugar
2 teaspoons tomato puree
basil leaves, torn and whole
good squeeze lemon juice
salt and black pepper

1
heat the 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a saucepan. add onion or shallots with a pinch of salt and cook gently for about five minutes, till soft. add garlic.
2
tip in tomatoes, herbs, sugar, tomato puree, seasoning, torn basil and lemon juice.
3
stir. leave to boil for at least 10 minutes. add a little water if it gets dry. taste and adjust seasoning.
4
then place the bread in large bowl. add milk. leave for 5 minutes, then squeeze dry (chuck out the milk).
5
heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large frying pan.cook onion and garlic gently, till soft. add to bread in bowl.
6
add beef, grated ginger, lemon rind, herbs, egg and salt and pepper to the bread mix. mix.
7
shape meat into walnut-sized balls. roll lightly in flour.
8
cook the meatballs gently, in oil for 10-15 minutes, till brown all over, turning them now and then.
9
heat the tomato sauce in a large saucepan. add meatballs. reduce heat. cover with a lid and cook gently for 15 minutes.

705

kcal

Calories

Fat

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.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 459 g best quality minced beef, 2 tablespoons milk, 2 slices good white bread, thick slices, crusts removed, olives or sunflower oil, and more.

Yes, Sam Stern'S Pasta,Meatballs And Tomato Sauce 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!

Sam Stern'S Pasta,Meatballs And Tomato Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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