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Bocconcini meatballs with chilli tomato sauce
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Prep Time:
50 minutes
Cook Time:
20 minutes
Total Time:
70 minutes
Elevate your classic meatballs with bocconcini cheese and spicy tomato sauce.
Ingredients:
  • 18.20 gm olive oil
  • 1 brown onion, finely chopped
  • 1 long red chilli, seeded, finely chopped
  • 2 x 400g cans diced tomatoes
  • 20.00 ml finely chopped basil
  • 20.00 ml finely chopped oregano
  • 375g spaghetti
  • Basil leaves, extra, to serve
  • Finely grated parmesan, to serve
  • 500g 4 Star Lean Beef Mince
  • 1 brown onion, coarsely grated
  • 70g breadcrumbs
  • 1 Free Range Egg, lightly whisked
  • 40g olive
  • 40.00 ml finely chopped oregano
  • 12 baby bocconcini, halved
Instructions:
  • Create the meatball mixture by mixing beef mince, onion, breadcrumbs, egg, olives, and oregano in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper, then combine thoroughly. Shape tablespoonfuls of the mixture into balls. Press an indent into one meatball using your thumb, insert half a bocconcini, and seal the mince around it. Repeat for the rest, then chill in the fridge for 30 minutes.
  • Heat half of the oil in a large non-stick frying pan over medium heat and add half of the meatballs. Cook for 5 minutes until browned all over, then transfer to a bowl. Repeat with the remaining meatballs.
  • Drizzle in the rest of the oil. Sauté the onion, garlic, and chili for 5 mins until the onion is soft. Stir in the tomato and cook for another 5 mins until the sauce thickens slightly. Add the meatballs back into the pan along with the chopped basil and oregano. Cook for an additional 5 mins until heated through.
  • Cook the spaghetti in a pot of salted boiling water following package instructions until al dente, then drain and add to the tomato sauce, combining well.
  • Portion out the spaghetti and meatballs into individual serving bowls. Garnish with additional basil leaves and Parmesan before serving.

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