Pork and Beef Meatballs with Penne
Prepare pork and beef meatballs with penne using a blend of meats, herbs, and spices, served with a tomato-based sauce.
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Qty. | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Ground Pork (fresh) | 300 | Grams |
| Ground Beef (fresh) | 300 | Grams |
| Penne Pasta (dry) | 500 | Grams |
| Parmesan Cheese (grated) | 100 | Grams |
| Whole Milk (for meatball mixture) | 0.5 | Cup |
| Egg (large) | 1 | Count |
| Breadcrumbs (plain) | 1 | Cup |
| Onion (finely chopped) | 1 | Count |
| Garlic (minced) | 3 | Clove |
| Olive Oil (extra virgin) | 2 | Tbsp |
| Canned Tomatoes (crushed) | 800 | Grams |
| Basil (fresh, chopped) | 1 | Bunch |
| Oregano (dried) | 1 | Tsp |
| Salt (to taste) | 1 | Tsp |
| Black Pepper (freshly ground) | 0.5 | Tsp |
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground pork, ground beef, milk, egg, breadcrumbs, half of the chopped onion, half of the minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Form the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add meatballs and cook until browned on all sides. Remove meatballs and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the remaining onion and garlic. Sauté until the onion is translucent.
- Add crushed tomatoes, oregano, and half of the basil to the skillet. Stir and let simmer for 10 minutes.
- Return meatballs to the skillet, cover, and let simmer in the sauce for an additional 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook penne pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Serve meatballs and sauce over the cooked penne pasta. Garnish with grated parmesan cheese and remaining fresh basil.
Kitchen equipment
Large SkilletLarge Mixing Bowl