Name: Oven-baked giant meatballs
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 26 min
Total time: 71 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 500g lean beef mince; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 1/2 small brown onion, grated; 62.50 ml dried breadcrumbs; 1 egg, lightly beaten; 40.00 ml finely chopped fresh parsley leaves; 40.00 ml finely chopped fresh mint leaves; 18.20 gm olive oil; 500g jar tomato and basil pasta sauce; 250g fettuccine; Finely grated parmesan, to serve; Baby basil leaves, to serve

Oven-baked giant meatballs

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Prep Time:
45 minutes

Cook Time:
26 minutes

Total Time:
71 minutes

Delicious meatballs served over pasta for an impressive meal.

Ingredients:

500g lean beef mince
1/2 small brown onion, grated
1 egg, lightly beaten
40.00 ml finely chopped fresh parsley leaves
40.00 ml finely chopped fresh mint leaves
500g jar tomato and basil pasta sauce
250g fettuccine
Finely grated parmesan, to serve
Baby basil leaves, to serve

Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 180°C (160°C fan-forced). Mix together minced meat, garlic, onion, breadcrumbs, egg, parsley, and mint in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Shape mixture into 4 balls. Chill in the fridge for 30 minutes if you have the time.
In a sturdy casserole dish, heat oil over medium-high heat. Brown meatballs by turning occasionally for 6 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in pasta sauce. Cover and bake for 20 minutes until meatballs are cooked through.
Prepare pasta in a generously salted pot of boiling water according to the packet instructions. Serve alongside meatballs, parmesan, and fresh basil.

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