500gramMinced veal and pork50/50 if you order from the butcher
1OnionMedium size
16gramWheat Flour
Milk
SpicesE.g. paprika, garlic, cayenne pepper, cumin, coriander, salt and pepper.
SpaghettiEnough for those who are eating
1canTomatoPassata, alternatively chopped
Instructions
Sauce
The tomatoes are heated in a pot and simmered while the rest of the dish is being prepared. I always use passata (blended tomatoes) because it is a very homogeneous mass from the start and thus you can avoid thickening the tomato sauce.
If you want to season the sauce a bit, add some basil, chili, or garlic, but the pure taste of tomato is fantastic with the meatballs.
The meat is kneaded with wheat flour, onions, and the spices, and adjusted with milk until it has a firm smooth consistency.
The meat is shaped into round balls and fried in a pan. To keep them round and give a uniform frying surface, it is recommended not to put too many in at once and to roll them around by tilting them on the pan at regular intervals while frying.
I prefer them to have a slightly crispy surface even after sitting in the tomato sauce for a while, so it's important to give them enough time without burning them. If you give them less time, they will have a texture that is less pronounced in the finished dish.
Alternatively, they can be made in a deep fryer.
When the meatballs have a seared crust, place them in the pot with the tomato sauce and serve with the steaming hot spaghetti.
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Notes
Various types of hard cheese are very suitable on top of the dish.
Enjoy your meal!