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

IngredientQty.Unit
Ground Pork (fresh)300Grams
Ground Beef (fresh)300Grams
Penne Pasta (dry)500Grams
Parmesan Cheese (grated)100Grams
Whole Milk (for meatball mixture)0.5Cup
Egg (large)1Count
Breadcrumbs (plain)1Cup
Onion (finely chopped)1Count
Garlic (minced)3Clove
Olive Oil (extra virgin)2Tbsp
Canned Tomatoes (crushed)800Grams
Basil (fresh, chopped)1Bunch
Oregano (dried)1Tsp
Salt (to taste)1Tsp
Black Pepper (freshly ground)0.5Tsp

Instructions

  1. 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.
  2. Form the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add meatballs and cook until browned on all sides. Remove meatballs and set aside.
  4. In the same skillet, add the remaining onion and garlic. Sauté until the onion is translucent.
  5. Add crushed tomatoes, oregano, and half of the basil to the skillet. Stir and let simmer for 10 minutes.
  6. Return meatballs to the skillet, cover, and let simmer in the sauce for an additional 15 minutes.
  7. Meanwhile, cook penne pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  8. Serve meatballs and sauce over the cooked penne pasta. Garnish with grated parmesan cheese and remaining fresh basil.

Kitchen equipment

Large SkilletLarge Mixing Bowl