Spaghetti with meat balls

Its one of the most popular and classic old italian recipes. Simple to make and a feast for your taste buds! Italian cuisine is a personal favourite and this tops my list. Try cooking it for friends or family and i'm sure they'll ask for more!

Ingredients:

For the meat balls:

300 Grams Minced mutton or lamb
1 small onion
Bread crumbs
3-4 cloves garlic
Parsley or coriander
Rosemary leaves
Parmesan cheese
Salt to taste

For the sauce:

3 cups tomato puree
1 medium onion
3-4 cloves of garlic
1 bunch of fresh oregano or 1 tsp dried oregano
3-4 leaves of fresh basil
1 bay leaf
Rosemary leaves(few)
2 Tbsp olive oil
Pinch of sugar
Salt to taste
Black pepper

Cooking Process:

For the meat balls preparation:

1: Boil spaghetti with a little salt according to packet instructions. It usually takes about 10 minutes.

2: Blend onion, parsley/coriander, rosemary leaves and garlic in a food processor.

3: Take a bowl and mix the minced mutton/lamb with the prepared onion mixture, bread crumbs, parmesan cheese,salt and shape them into small balls by priorly wetting your palm so that it doesn't stick.

4: Sear the meat balls in olive oil for a few minutes and add them into the simmering sauce( given below).

For the sauce preparation:

1: In a pan add olive oil and fry the onions, garlic and bay leaf.

2:Pour in the tomato puree and add 2 cups of water or packaged tomato juice, oregano, basil and rosemary and cook for about 15-20 minutes.

3: Lastly season with salt and pepper and a pinch of sugar.

4: Add the fried meat balls and cook on simmer for about 15 minutes.

5: Serve with the boiled spaghetti.

Tip: 

You can use canned tomatoes for the sauce if not fresh.

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