Rigatoni with meatballs

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• Von

  22 August 2009

  Von rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Very easy and makes a really nice Friday night dinner.

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• JeanieH

  22 August 2009

  JeanieH commented on this recipe

  I made this recipe and it was absolutely delicious! It was easy and tasted as good as what you'd get in any Italian restaurant. Will definitely make it again!

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• Natasha

  30 August 2009

  Natasha rated and commented on this recipe

  

  I tried this recipe over the weekend and it was a definite winner in our household. The sauce was rich and flavoursome and the meatballs were very tasty. I served it with crusty bread and some red wine - a perfect saturday night dinner!

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• Angfen

  04 September 2009

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  Not bad

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• JustineB

  13 September 2009

  JustineB commented on this recipe

  This is a easy as is looks on the recipe, but I think I would season the sauce just before adding the meatballs - it's falvour woul dhave been enhanced. My meatballs also started to fall about during the frying process, so think I'd have added more olive oil then suggested to get them frying properly.

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• Fluffy

  14 September 2009

  Fluffy rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Very tasty! Another hit with all the family.

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• Liezel

  25 September 2009

  Liezel rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Brilliant. The meatballs are delicious and the sauce is so rich you want to lick the bowel afterwards. Make it on a Sat when you have time and dont have to worry about dirty dishes. I will make this again, probably for a dinner party. It is tasty and presentable, some crusty bread and a green salad will make this a perfect meal.

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• Plenders wife

  14 October 2009

  Plenders wife rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Great meatball dish. Very tasty.

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• lyndsey

  14 October 2009

  lyndsey rated and commented on this recipe

  

  delicious, simple and easy - and leftovers even better warmed up the next day for lunch. thoroughly recommend.

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  12 January 2010

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• vinoir

  12 April 2010

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  mamma mia

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• Webby

  14 April 2010

  Webby rated and commented on this recipe

  

  I always cook these meatballs but I use beef & pork, for extra flavour, I never use breadcrumbs or egg when I either do Burgers or meatballs, I don't think you need to have it as they bind together quite well and just think you are leaving out a few extra calories. I also like to add a generous pinch of cumin to the meatballs for extra taste. I did the Turkey Mince meatballs last night for dinner, as was not that impressed, not as good as the beef & pork ones

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  16 June 2010

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  19 August 2010

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• Hiyamod

  20 September 2010

  Hiyamod commented on this recipe

  I thought it had too much wine flavour on the sauce .. the meatballs where also breaking through the frying step .. I might need a bit more practice, In all, not a bad meal if you get it right.

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• Brian Dickson

  27 September 2010

  Brian Dickson rated and commented on this recipe

  

  My wife and I really enjoyed this recipe. I might just use a fresh red chilli (without seeds) next time, or mild chilli powder for the sauce. This recipe was really filling.

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• Simmy B

  26 August 2011

  Simmy B rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Love these meatballs. They've become a firm mid week favorite. I usually make my own tomato sauce (well I say it's my own but it's actually from Catherine Fulvio's new cookbook) and just add wine and a bit more sugar to taste. Gorgeous!

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Ingredients

• 500g lean minced beef
• 1 large onion , grated
• a pinch chilli flakes
• 4 tbsp finely grated Parmesan , plus shavings to serve
• 1 egg yolk
• a handful breadcrumbs
• a handful parsley , chopped
• olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves , finely sliced
• 2 x 400g tins chopped tomatoes
• ½ bottle red wine
• a small bunch basil , torn
• 300g rigatoni

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Serves 4

Preparation and cooking times

Ready in 50 minutes

Ingredients

• 500g lean minced beef
• 1 large onion , grated
• a pinch chilli flakes
• 4 tbsp finely grated Parmesan , plus shavings to serve
• 1 egg yolk
• a handful breadcrumbs
• a handful parsley , chopped
• olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves , finely sliced
• 2 x 400g tins chopped tomatoes
• ½ bottle red wine
• a small bunch basil , torn
• 300g rigatoni

Per serving

685 kcalories, protein 44.4g, carbohydrate 75.5g, fat 21.7 g, saturated fat 8g, fibre 5.4g, salt 0.86 g

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