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Lady and the Tramp Spaghetti Meatballs

Yields3 ServingsTotal Time1 hr

A delicious bowl of Spaghetti and Meatballs inspired by the Disney classic Lady and the Tramp!

 ½ cup breadcrumbs
 ¼ cup milk
 500 g ground beef
 ½ cup diced white onion
 ½ tbsp italian seasoning
 1 egg
 salt and pepper to season
 cooking oilfor frying
Tomato Sauce
 1 large white onionchopped
 1 garlic bulbminced
 1 tbsp tomato paste
 1 can (400 g) chopped tomatoes
 1 cup water
 ½ cup chopped fresh basil
 salt and pepper to season
Assembly
 3 cups cooked pasta
 parmesan cheesefor garnish
 parsley or basilfor garnish
Meatballs
1

In a bowl, soak the breadcrumbs in the milk for 5-10 mins.

2

In a separate bowl, combine the breadcrumbs mixture with the other ingredients. Season with salt and peppr and mix well.

3

Form into ping pong sized balls then chill for at least 10 mins

4

In a pot, add oil and pan-fry the meatballs for 3 to 4 minutes. Once cooked, set aside.

Tomato Sauce
5

In the same pot, sweat the white onion for 2 minutes. Add the garlic and cook or another 3 minutes.

6

Stir in the tomato paste and cook until the oil has rendered.

7

Add the chopped tomatoes and water then simmer for 15-20 mins.

8

Add the chopped basil and cooked meatballs then simmer for another 5 mins.

Assembly
9

Place a cup of cooked pasta in a plate then topped with the meatball sauce.

10

Serve with grated parmesan and chopped parsley/basil

Nutrition Facts

0 servings

Serving size

3-4