Tagliatelle With Meatballs

Ingredients

  • 1 aubergine, about 200 g (7 oz)
  • 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 340 g (12 oz) lean minced beef
  • 1 small onion, roughly chopped
  • 1 garlic clove, crushed
  • 100 g (3½ oz) fresh white breadcrumbs
  • grated zest of 1 lemon
  • 1 tbsp fresh basil leaves
  • 400 g (14 oz) tagliatelle made with egg
  • salt and pepper
  • fresh basil leaves to garnish
  • Rich tomato sauce:
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 lean back bacon rashers, about 125 g (4½ oz) in total, rinded and chopped
  • 1 onion, roughly chopped
  • 1 medium-sized carrot, thinly sliced
  • 1 celery stick, thinly sliced
  • 1 garlic clove, crushed
  • 2 cans chopped tomatoes, about 400 g each
  • 150 ml (5 fl oz) dry white wine
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh basil

Description

This Is A Variation Of The Ever-popular Spaghetti Bolognese And Is Sure To Become Just As Well-loved. The Little Meatballs Have Aubergine Added For A Modern Twist, And The Sauce Contains All The Essential Flavours Of A Classic Italian Dish. Both Can Be Ma

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