Spghetti and meatballs

Updated at: Wed, 16 Aug 2023 19:46:36 GMT

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 220°C/200°C fan/gas mark 7. Bring a large saucepan of water to the boil with 1/2 tsp salt.

Step 2

Pop the panko breadcrumbs, water and salt for the meatballs (see ingredients for both amount) into a large bowl. Mix together, then add the beef mince and season with pepper.

Step 3

Using your hands, mix everything together until well combined, then shape into meatballs (5 per person).

Step 4

Pop the meatballs onto a large baking tray and drizzle with oil.

Step 5

Bake on the top shelf of your oven until browned on the outside and cooked through, 12-15 mins. Once cooked, remove from the oven.

Step 6

While the meatballs bake, add the spaghetti to the pan of boiling water and bring back to the boil. Cook until tender, 8 mins. Once cooked, drain in a colander and pop back in the pan. Drizzle with oil and stir through to stop it sticking together.

Step 7

Meanwhile, peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press). Heat a drizzle of oil in a large frying pan on medium-high heat.

Step 8

Once hot, add the bacon lardons. Stir-fry until golden, 4-5 mins.

Step 9

Add half the garlic to the bacon and stir-fry for 30 secs.

Step 10

Stir in the water and sugar for the sauce (see ingredients for both amounts), passata and red wine jus paste. Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until thickened, 5-6 mins.

Step 11

Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix together the remaining garlic, half the Parmigiano Reggiano and the olive oil for the garlic bread (see ingredients for amount).

Step 12

Halve the ciabatta and lay onto a baking tray, cut- side up. Spread the cheesy mixture on top.

Step 13

Bake the garlic bread on the top shelf of your oven until golden, 6-7 mins.

Step 14

Meanwhile, halve the tomatoes. Just before you are ready to serve, pop the baby leaf mix and tomatoes into a medium bowl, drizzle with oil and toss to coat.

Step 15

Once everything is ready, carefully stir the meatballs and cooked spaghetti through the sauce and simmer until piping hot, 1-2 mins. Add a splash of water if it's a little dry.

Step 16

Mix in half of the remaining cheese, then remove from the heat.

Step 17

Share your ultimate spaghetti and meatballs between your bowls, then sprinkle with the remaining cheese.

Step 18

Cut your cheesy garlic bread into triangles. Drizzle the salad in the balsamic glaze and serve alongside.

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