Renee's Meatballs

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Serves 9

Note: These meatballs freeze well.

Ingredients:

500g Beef Mince
500g Sausage Mince
1 Cup Breadcrumbs
1/2 Cup Grated Parmesan
2 Eggs
1 TBSP Dried Parsley
1 TBSP Dried Basil
2 tsp salt

Method:

1. Preheat oven to 180.
2. Add all ingredients in a large bowl and mix well by hand.
3. Roll into 1 1/2 inch balls and place on a baking tray covered with baking paper (should make about 36 meatballs)
4. Bake in the oven for 30 minutes.
5. Add to Renee's Pasta Sauce or other sauce to finish cooking.
6. Serve with pasta.

Renee's Pasta Sauce

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Serves 12 to 16

Note: I portion this recipe and freeze it for future meals. I generally get 3 or 4 meals from each batch.

Ingredients:

1 Jar Pasatta
1 800g Can of Diced Tomatoes
1 Jar Tomato Paste
1 Can Sliced Champignons or 200g Sliced Mushrooms
2 Green Capsicum, diced
2 TBSP Parsley Flakes
2 TBSP Dried Chives
1 TBSP Dried Basil
1 TBSP Dried Oregano
2 tsp Brown Sugar
2 tsp salt
Olive Oil

Method:

1. In a large saucepan over high heat, heat a couple tablespoons of olive oil, then add capsicum. Cook until hot.
2. Add tomato paste and dried herbs and cook for about 1 minute, stirring constantly.
3. Lower temperature to about medium-high to low then add all other ingredients and mix well.
4. When it begins to boil, lower temperature to low. If you're making this with Renee's Meatballs, add them to the sauce now.
5. Cover and simmer for at least an hour. The longer it cooks the better it tastes.
6. Serve over pasta or ravioli.