Easy cheesy meatballs recipe is ideal for a warming mid-week family dinner, plus these meatballs may be even better for lunch the next day.
Ingredients
500g beef mince
2 garlic clove, grated
1 tbsp tomato paste
2 tbsp fresh breadcrumbs
1/4 cup Perfect Italiano Traditional Parmesan Grated
1 egg, lightly beaten
2 tbsp olive oil
2 x 400g cans cherry tomatoes
8 basil leaves
400g spaghetti
Perfect Italiano Traditional Parmesan Shaved, to serve
Method
In a bowl, add the beef, half the garlic, tomato paste, breadcrumbs, Perfect Italiano Traditional Parmesan Grated and egg. Season with salt and pepper and then use your hands to mix together until combined. Form the mixture into golf ball size meatballs and refrigerate for 20 minutes
In a large sauce pan, heat the olive oil and over a medium heat. Once hot, add the remaining garlic and fry for 2 minutes. Add the cherry tomatoes and use the back of your spoon to squash the tomatoes slightly. Bring to a simmer and continue to cook for 8 minutes. Add the basil and then season with salt and pepper
Reduce the heat to very low, and then add the meatballs into the pan. Cover the meatballs with a lid and then cook for 12 minutes (turning once) or until the meatballs are cooked through
While the meatballs are cooking, cook the spaghetti according to packet instructions. Once cooked, drain the pasta and serve alongside the meatballs and sauce
