Mediterranean Pork Meatballs

Succulent pork meatballs seasoned with cinnamon and basil, served with a rich, simmered tomato sauce over spaghetti.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 795.1 kcals 3180.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 71.4 grams 285.6 grams
Fat 39.6 grams 158.2 grams
Protein 35.7 grams 142.8 grams
Cook Time
60 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
GrainsCereals
400
g
Spaghetti
Cooked
Liquids
100
ml
Meat
450
g
Pork
Minced
NutsSeeds
2
clove
Garlic
Chopped; for the sauce
1
stick
Cinnamon
Stick form
1
1
Salt
To taste
1
1
Black Pepper
Freshly ground; to taste
5
clove
Garlic
Chopped; for the meatballs
1
tbsp
Basil
Fresh; chopped
1
tsp
Cinnamon
Ground
OilsFats
100
ml
Olive Oil
For the sauce
1
tbsp
Olive Oil
For the meatballs
1
1
Vegetable Oil
For brushing
Vegetables
1
piece
Onion
Chopped; for the sauce
1
stalk
Celery
Finely chopped
800
g
1
piece
Onion
Chopped; for the meatballs

Steps

  • Heat oil in a large pan and soften onion, celery, and garlic.
  • Stir in tomato purée, canned tomatoes, cinnamon, stock, and wine.
  • Season to taste and bring the sauce to a boil.
  • Reduce heat and simmer the sauce half-covered for one hour.
  • Optional: Blend the sauce in a food processor and strain through a sieve.
  • Heat oil in a frying pan for the meatballs.
  • Fry meatball onions and garlic until soft then let cool.
  • Preheat the grill to its highest setting.
  • Mix pork mince, basil, cinnamon, seasoned onion, and garlic in a bowl.
  • Roll the mixture into 12 to 16 small meatballs.
  • Brush meatballs with oil and place them on a baking tray.
  • Grill for 8 minutes, turning and brushing with oil until browned.
  • Toss cooked spaghetti with sauce and top with the meatballs.