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Spaghetti with Meatballs

Name: Spaghetti with Meatballs
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 600g spaghetti; 250g minced beef; 1 egg; 100g strong flour; 600g tinned,chopped tomatoes; 1 medium onion,finely sliced; 1 red chilli,finely sliced; handful flatleaf parsley,finely chopped; 100g pecorino cheese; to taste salt

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Italian Main Course

Ingredients

600g spaghetti
250g minced beef
1 egg
100g strong flour
600g tinned,chopped tomatoes
1 medium onion,finely sliced
1 red chilli,finely sliced
handful flatleaf parsley,finely chopped
100g pecorino cheese
to taste salt

Accompaniment

Method

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1.In a large bowl, mix the minced beef, egg and parsley together. Season to taste.

2.Now take a teaspoon of mixture and, in your hand, roll it into a ball. Dust the ball in flour and put to one side. Repeat with the rest of the mixture.

3.In a frying pan, gently sauté the onions and chilli in the olive oil until soft.

4.Add the meatballs and gently fry until golden brown.

5.Now add the red wine and simmer for approximately two minutes. Once the wine has evaporated, pour in the chopped tomatoes. Season to taste and cook for a further four minutes.

6.In the meantime, cook the pasta in boiling, salted water until al dente. Drain and add to the sauce.

7.Mix well and serve with freshly grated pecorino.