Spaghetti and Meatballs 🍝 Ingredients 75g (¾ cup) dried breadcrumbs 2 tsp onion powder 2 tsp garlic powder 80ml (⅓ cup) milk 2 tbsp flat leaf parsley, finely chopped Sea salt and pepper, to season 40g (½ cup) Parmesan cheese, finely grated 500g beef mince 500g pork mince 2 tbsp olive oil 1 brown onion, grated 1 celery stick, grated 1 carrot, grated 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped 700g jar passata sauce pinch of chilli flakes 3 sprigs basil 500g spaghetti extra virgin olive oil and parmesan, for serving Method Step 1: Prep the meatballs Combine the breadcrumbs, onion powder, garlic powder and milk in a large bowl and mix. Set aside for 5 minutes. Add the parsley, parmesan, minces, and season with salt and pepper. Mix very well until it completely comes together. Divide mixture into 16 portions and roll into balls. Step 2: Cook the meatballs Heat the oil in a large heavy based frying pan on medium-high heat. Add the meat balls and reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook the meatballs for 6-8 minutes, turning to brown well on 3 sides. Set aside on a tray. Step 3: Cook the sauce Increase the heat to medium and add the onion, celery, carrot and garlic. Season with salt and cook, and cook until softened, about 6-8 minutes. Pour in passata, then fill the jar with a little water and add to the pan. Bring to a simmer, stirring. Add basil and chilli flakes. Return the meatballs to the pan and gently stir to coat in the sauce. Cover and simmer gently for 20 minutes. Step 4: Finish and serve Cook pasta according to packet directions in a large saucepan of salted boiling water. Drain the pasta and divide between serving bowls. Top with meatballs and sauce. Garnish with a generous amount of grated parmesan and some basil leaves. Drizzle with a little extra virgin olive oil and serve #Recipe #pasta #meatballs #food - @andy_cooks