Are you ready to tantalize your taste buds with a mouthwatering spaghetti meatballs recipe that will have you coming back for seconds? Annie's special recipe is a surefire way to impress your friends and family with a hearty and flavorful meal. Let's dive into the ingredients and step-by-step cooking process to create this culinary masterpiece!
Ingredients for the Meatballs:
To start off, gather the following ingredients for the handmade meatballs:
- 500g of mince (beef is recommended)
- 1 egg
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Smoked paprika and Italian dried herb mix
- Olive oil for frying
Method for Cooking the Meatballs:
1. In a mixing bowl, combine the mince, egg, salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and Italian dried herb mix. Shape the mixture into meatballs.
2. Heat olive oil in a frying pan over low heat. Add the meatballs and cook until browned on all sides, ensuring they are cooked through.
Ingredients for the Sauce:
For the flavorful sauce to accompany the meatballs, you will need the following ingredients:
- Butter
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 2-3 cloves of garlic, minced
- Celery, courgette, green or red pepper and chilli(optional)
- 1 tablespoon of tomato puree
- 1 jar of passata
- 1 tablespoon of honey
- Celtic sea salt (1/2 - 1 tablespoon)
- Pepper
Method for Cooking the Sauce:
1. In a separate pan, melt butter and sauté the sliced onion and minced garlic until translucent.
2. Add the celery, courgette, green pepper, tomato puree, passata, honey, salt, pepper, and chili (if using). Let the sauce simmer and thicken.
3. While the sauce is cooking, prepare spaghetti in a separate pot until al dente.
4. Once the meatballs are cooked, add them to the sauce and let them simmer together for about ten minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Get ready to plate up a delicious serving of spaghetti topped with savory meatballs and a rich, flavorful sauce. Annie's spaghetti meatballs recipe is a true crowd-pleaser that will have everyone asking for seconds. Enjoy the satisfaction of creating a homemade meal that is both comforting and delicious! Top with you favouritr strong grated cheese. A great adition would be to add fresh basil on the top of your finished plated dish.
