Pasta Machine
SIMPLE MEATBALLS
1/2 lb. ground pork
1/2 lb. ground beef
2 eggs
2 Tbsp. Italian seasoning
5 cloves garlic, chopped
1/2 C Parmesan cheese
1/2 C bread crumbs
salt and pepper to taste
Mix all ingredients together in a bowl. Using your hands form balls about 2" round.
Lightly fry meatballs in skillet on medium high heat, turning often. Finish cooking them
in the pot with premade pasta sauce from a jar or the simple marinara sauce recipe.
CHERRY TOMATO SAUCE
2 Tbsp. olive oil
4 garlic cloves, chopped
6 cups cherry tomatoes, quartered
1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
3 Tbsp capers, drained
1 tsp. lemon zest
1/4 cayenne pepper
Juice from one lemon.
Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Add garlic to
pan; cook 3 minutes, stir frequently so as not to burn the garlic. Remove from heat. Stir
in tomatoes and remaining ingredients. Toss with tagliolini noodles and spritz with the
lemon juice.
