The
Italian Job…
There
are so many bad versions of Italian Classics available ready made that it is
easy to forget how delicious the genuine articles are & more especially
that it is worth that little bit of extra effort to make your dish from scratch
using fresh ingredients… J J |
Ingredients & Costing…
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Minced Beef x 450gm
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3.99
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Mozzarella Cheese x 50gm grated
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0.20
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Egg x 1 Free Range
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0.24
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Onion x 1 small finely diced
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0.15
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Fat Clove of Garlic x 1 crushed
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0.05
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Fresh Parsley x 25gm
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0.99
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0.05
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Freshly Ground Black Pepper
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0.05
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Olive Oil for Frying
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0.15
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Arrabbiata Sauce
(see separate post)
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9 Hearty Meatballs
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€5.87
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æ In a mixing bowl combine the minced beef, mozzarella cheese, egg, onion, garlic & fresh parsley. Season very well with freshly ground black pepper & sea salt
æ To check the seasoning fry a small portion of the mixture & adjust accordingly
æ Shape the mixture into golf ball size rounds, heat the olive oil in a heavy based frying pan & fry meatballs until golden brown on all sides, remove & set to one side
æ Pre heat the Arrabbiata Sauce in an oven proof casserole pot, set the browned meatballs on top of the tomato sauce, cover with a lid & place in a pre heated oven (gas mark 6) for 15 minutes. Delicious served on a bed of buttered organic spelt spaghetti
Meatball Sub…
If you only have time for a quickie try a meatball sub served on a soft white roll with fresh crisp leaves, sliced red onions, roasted peppers & a drizzle of fresh pesto … J J
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