Get dinner on the table in under half an hour with this quick and easy recipe from The Hairy Bikers.
Ingredients
- For the meatballs
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200g/7oz beef mince
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½ tsp thyme
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2 spring onions, finely chopped
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salt and freshly ground black pepper
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2 tbsp olive oil, for frying
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- For the tomato sauce
- To serve
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200g/7oz fresh tagliatelle, cooked according to packet instructions
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freshly grated Parmesan
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Preparation method
- For the meatballs, put all of the meatball ingredients, apart from the oil, in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper, then use your hands to thoroughly mix everything together. Divide the mixture into 10 evenly sized pieces and roll each piece into a ball, then flatten slightly so they will cook more quickly.
- Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan over a medium heat then add the meatballs and fry for 5-6 minutes, turning once or twice, or until golden-brown on both sides and cooked through.
- For the sauce, heat the olive oil in a saucepan over a medium heat, add the garlic and chilli and fry for 1 minute. Tip in the tomatoes, increase the heat to high, and simmer for 5 minutes to reduce slightly then season with salt and pepper. Stir in the basil leaves, reserving a little for garnish.
- To serve, spoon the hot tagliatelle into a wide bowl, put the meatballs on top, pour over the tomato sauce, scatter with Parmesan and garnish with a little basil.
Source: https://www.bbc.co.uk
