Pappardelle and Meatballs

Succulent beef and pork meatballs in a rich tomato and red wine sauce, served with wide pappardelle pasta ribbons.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1053.1 kcals 4212.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 104 grams 416 grams
Fat 49.2 grams 196.8 grams
Protein 48.6 grams 194.2 grams
Cook Time
30 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy
1
piece
Egg Yolk
free-range
50
g
Cheese
grated, for serving
GrainsCereals
Liquids
50
ml
Meat
3
slice
250
g
250
g
NutsSeeds
1
pinch
Salt
to taste
1
pinch
Black Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
1
handful
Parsley
chopped, or other herbs like oregano, thyme or sage
OilsFats
75
ml
Olive Oil
5 tbsp converted to ml
Vegetables
1
piece
Onion
large, finely chopped
3
piece
Tomatoes
roughly chopped
400
g

Steps

  • Heat olive oil in a casserole over low heat and soften onions with bacon and seasoning.
  • Stir in breadcrumbs and herbs, then set aside half the mixture in a bowl.
  • Blend the remaining mixture with beef and pork mince, then stir in the egg yolk.
  • Shape the meat into small balls and brown them in the casserole for 10 minutes.
  • Remove meatballs, return reserved onion mixture to the pan, and deglaze with red wine.
  • Add fresh and tinned tomatoes with 400ml water and bring to a boil.
  • Return meatballs to the sauce and simmer for 15 minutes while cooking the pasta.
  • Combine the pasta and meatballs and serve with grated cheese.