Rustic Meatball Pappardelle

A tomato and meatball sauce for pasta with a base of sweet sautéed onion, carrot and celery with rosemary and bay leaf.

Serves
4

Prep Time
15 minutes

Cooking Time
25 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoon oil
  • 500g pre prepared beef meatballs
  • 1 onion, finely diced
  • 1 carrot, finely diced
  • 1 stick celery, finely diced
  • 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 700g jar Leggo’s Passata – Rustic
  • 400g pappardelle

Method

STEP 1
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a non stick frypan on meduium heat, cook meatballs until browned on all sides, 3-4 minutes. Set aside.
STEP 2
Wipe pan clean and add remaining tablespoon oil. Sauté onion, carrot, celery and rosemary on low to medium heat for 6-7 minutes until softened.
STEP 3
Add bay leaf, meatballs and Leggo’s Passata, increase heat to medium high and bring to the boil, reduce heat and gently simmer uncovered for 10 minutes.
STEP 4
Meanwhile as sauce is simmering, cook pappardelle following packet directions. Drain. Add pappardelle to sauce and stir to coat. Serve sprinkled with parmesan cheese and chopped parsley if desired.
Tips
If you like spice, chilli flakes can be added in STEP 3.
This recipe is: Main   Everyday Meals   Italian  
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