SPAGHETTI MEAT BALLS 

This is a classic Italian-American dish that brings together spaghetti and meatballs, cooked in a rich tomato sauce. 

Preparation time: 40 minutes (Serves 2)

For Meat Balls

Ingredients:

•       300 gms lamb meat

•       3 cloves garlic

•       1 inch ginger

•       ½ tsp dry oregano

•       ½ tsp paprika powder

•       2 tbsp kidney fat

•       1 onion (chopped)

•       100 gms fresh coriander

•       2 tbsp olive oil

•       ½ cup fresh bread crumbs

•       Salt as required 

For Sauce

Ingredients:

•       5 tomatoes (canned)

•       4 garlic cloves

•       1 onion (chopped)

•       1 tbsp celery (chopped)

•       1 tbsp leeks (chopped)

•       2 bay leaves

•       30 ml red wine

•       ⅓ cup parmesan cheese

•       2 tbsp olive oil

•       1 tbsp butter

•       Blanched spaghetti (boiled for 5 minutes)

•       Fresh basil 

Preparation:

•       Mince the lamb with all the ingredients in a coarse mince

•       Rest the mince in the refrigerator for an hour

•       Form small balls and bake at 170oC for 10 minutes

•       In a saucepan, add some olive oil

•       Sauté some garlic, celery, onions, leeks and bay leaves

•       Add some red wine to de-glaze

•       Now add tomatoes and cook slowly

•       Add ½ cup water, butter and adjust the seasoning

•       Add the spaghetti

•       Let it simmer for 5-6 minutes

•       When sauce is thick, add the meat balls

•       Cover and cook for the next 3-4 minutes

•       Serve hot

•       Finish with parmesan cheese and basil