Classic and Traditional Italian Meatball Recipe

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This recipe is perfect for kids but they also love making them.

Ingredients:

1 lb Spaghetti
½ Red Onion, Chopped
1½ Garlic Cloves
1 Sprig each Rosemary & Thyme
2 lbs Ground Beef (85% Lean)
2 Cups Bread Crumbs
1 Cup Milk
Salt & Pepper
3 tbsp Olive Oil
2 lbs Good Quality Canned Tomatoes
2 tsp Tomato Paste
1 tbsp Sugar
1 Cup Beef Stock
20 Fresh Basil Leaves
4 tbsp Olive Oil
Salt & Pepper

Method:

Start by placing a large pot of water on to boil with a generous amount of salt;

Chop the red onion and garlic into a small dice, keep half of these for later in the recipe;

Chop the rosemary and thyme leaves coarsely and add to half of the onions and garlic;

Combine the breadcrumbs and milk in a small bowl;

Combine the onion, garlic, rosemary and thyme mixture with the soaked breadcrumbs, salt, pepper and the minced meat in a large bowl. Mix very thoroughly until the mixture is evenly incorporated;

Using your hands grab a small piece of mince at a time and form small meatballs;

Place a deep frying pan on a medium heat and add the olive oil. When the pan warms up add the meatballs and brown for a couple of minutes on each side until golden brown in color all over. Remove the meatballs from the pan and place on a plate and set aside;

Return the pan to the heat and add the remaining sliced onions and the other half of the garlic and sauté lightly for 2 minutes until they are soft and translucent but have not taken on any color;

Add the chopped tomatoes to the frying pan and mix together with a spoon or spatula. Simmer the mixture for 25 minutes on a very low heat;

Using a stick blender or food processor blend the tomato mixture together adding a little bit of sugar, tomato puree and some fresh beef stock until it is smooth;

Return the sauce to the pan and carefully place the meatballs into the sauce and place on a low heat to simmer for a further 20 minutes;

As the meatballs simmer add the pasta to the rapidly boiling water and stir every 3 minutes to ensure that the pasta doesn't stick together;

When the pasta is cooked strain and serve family style tossed with olive oil in a large bowl;

Shred some basil leaves into the tomato sauce and spoon the meatballs and sauce over the pasta;

Chow down!