Mozzarella Meatballs and Spaghetti

Submitted by English_Rose

"These meaty meatballs hold a hidden surprise of melted cheese. Just as nice made with ground lamb or pork."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 5mins
• Ingredients: 17
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• For the meatballs

• 1 lb ground beef
• 2 ounces fresh breadcrumbs
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 2 ounces fresh parsley, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 3 ounces mozzarella cheese
• 3 tablespoons rapeseed oil

• For the sauce

• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 roasted red peppers (from a jar)
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 orange, juice
• 7⁄8 cup beef stock
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 2 ounces green olives, pitted and sliced
• spaghetti, to serve

directions

1. For the meatballs:.
2. Mix the ground beef with the breadcrumbs, garlic, seasoning, parsley and oregano.
3. Mix well with damp hands and make 10-12 balls.
4. Cut the mozzarella into 10-12 chunks.
5. Flatten each meatball and press a piece of mozarella into the centre. Gather the meat around it and pinch to make sure it is sealed.
6. Heat the oil in a large frying pan and fry for around 10 minutes, turning occasionally.
7. For the sauce:.
8. Fry the onion in the pan juices until softened.
9. Add the tomato paste, orange juice, stock and vinegar.
10. Bring to the boil, then using a hand blender, puree the sauce a little.
11. Return the meatballs to the pan and simmer for 25 minutes until cooked through.
12. Just before serving add the olives. Serve with spaghetti.