Homemade Tagliatelle with Meatballs

Handmade Tagliatelle with Meatballs

Serves: 4 as a starter or 2 large mains (you may want to do a little less meat if it was for 2 mains)

Ingredients:

For the Pasta:

• 180g of 00 flour (If using plain flour, the consistency won't be the same, but it will still work. Keep an extra 20g weighed out in case you need it.)
• 2 eggs

For the Meatballs:

• 100g breadcrumbs
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons chopped herbs (rosemary, thyme, parsley, dried oregano, or a blend of whatever you have)
• 1 onion
• 2-3 cloves of garlic
• 250g beef
• 250g pork
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Make the Pasta Dough:

   • Mound the flour into a volcano shape and create a well in the middle.
   • Crack the eggs into the well.
   • Use a fork to gently break up the yolks and slowly incorporate the flour from the sides of the volcano.
   • Once a dough forms, knead for at least 10 minutes until the dough is soft and smooth. (If the dough is too sticky, gradually add the extra flour.)
   • Wrap the dough in cling film and let it rest in the fridge for 30 minutes while you make the meatballs.

2. Roll Out the Dough:

   • After resting, roll out the dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
   • Cut into desired widths and lengths for tagliatelle.
   • Dust the surface and rolling pin with the reserved flour to prevent sticking.
   • Form a rectangle, dust with flour, and roll it up to cut into strips.
   • Unravel the strips and dust them again to prevent sticking.
   • Place the cut pasta on a floured plate.

3. Make the Meatballs:

   • Grate the onion and garlic on the finest side of your grater to create juice.
   • Mix the grated onion, garlic, breadcrumbs, chopped herbs, and egg together.
   • Add the beef and pork, mixing well to combine everything evenly.
   • Season with salt and pepper.
   • It's a good idea to take a little bit and fry it up and tastes it to make sure the seasoning is correct.
   • Roll into balls of your preferred size and place them on a tray.
   • Refrigerate until ready to cook.

4. Cook the Meatballs:

   • Preheat the air fryer to 200°C (392°F).
   • Cook the meatballs for 10-15 minutes, depending on their size.
   • For the last 5 minutes, turn the air fryer up to 220°C (428°F) to achieve a good color.

5. Prepare the Tomato Sauce:

   • If you have pre-made tomato sauce, gently heat it in a pan. If not, prepare your tomato sauce from scratch (check my recipe page for the method).

6. Cook the Pasta:

   • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
   • When the meatballs are cooked, add them to the tomato sauce and let them simmer gently for 5 minutes to absorb the flavor.
   • Blanch the pasta in the boiling water for a few minutes until al dente.
   • Drain the pasta and add it to the pan with the meatballs and sauce.

7. Serve:

   • Serve the pasta and meatballs hot, topped with plenty of grated Parmesan cheese.

Enjoy this delicious homemade tagliatelle with meatballs! If you prefer visuals head to my YouTube page were there is a step by step guide on how to make this dish.

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