Bocconcini Meatball Pasta
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| Prep time: 20min |
Cooking time: 20min |
| Serving 6 | Regular |
Ingredients
500 g Spaghetti
1 kg Beef mince
1/2 c Breadcrumbs
2 tsp Italian herbs
4 cloves Garlic, crushed
1 Egg, lightly beaten
6 Bocconcini (small mozzarella balls)
2 Tbsp Olive oil
700 g Tomato and garlic pasta sauce
1 pinch Salt
1/4 c Parmesan cheese, finely grated (plus extra to serve)
1 bunch Basil leaves (to serve)
Instructions
Step 1
Combine the mince, breadcrumbs, Italian herbs, garlic and egg in a large bowl. Season with salt. Shape 2 tablespoons of the beef mixture around each bocconcini to enclose.
Beef minceBreadcrumbsItalian herbsGarlic, crushedEgg, lightly beatenSaltBocconcini (small mozzarella balls)
Heat the oil in a large saucepan on medium-high heat. Cook meatballs for 5 minutes or until evenly browned, turning regularly. Add the pasta sauce and bring to a simmer. Cover and simmer for 7 minutes or until meatballs are cooked through.
Olive oilTomato and garlic pasta sauce
Meanwhile, cook the spaghetti in a large saucepan of salted boiling water until al dente. Drain.
SpaghettiSalt
Place spaghetti in small serving bowls topped with sauce, meatballs, parmesan and basil.
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