Meatballs with Tomato Sauce and Pasta

Steps

1. 1

   Sauté the garlic cloves with the olive oil in a large pot.

2. 2

   Blend the tomatoes with the basil and one garlic clove.

3. 3

   Add half of the tomato sauce to the pot and let it simmer, reserving the other half raw.

4. 4

   Combine the beef, veal, Parmesan, breadcrumbs, egg, and coarse salt in a large bowl.

5. 5

   Knead the mixture, then shape it into evenly sized meatballs.

6. 6

   Cook the meatballs in very hot cooking oil for about 2 minutes, until golden, then drain them.

   2 min
7. 7

   Add the meatballs to the simmering tomato sauce.

8. 8

   Pour in the reserved half of the raw tomato sauce, add a little basil, and simmer for a few moments.

9. 9

   Cook the pasta in plenty of salted boiling water.

10. 10

    Remove the meatballs, add the pasta and a little Parmesan to the pot of sauce, then toss to combine.

11. 11

    Arrange the pasta on plates, place the meatballs on top, and garnish with grated Parmesan.