Linguine and Pork Polpette
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Linguine and Pork Polpette

Linguine and Pork Polpette

with pomodoro sauce

Polpette (aka meatballs) are a quintessential dish when it comes to comforting homemade Italian cuisine. In Italy, they're most often eaten with sauce alone, but in this tempting recipe, they're also accompanied by heaping helpings of al dente pasta.

Tags:
Family Friendly
Allergens:
Wheat
•Soya
•Milk
•Barley
Total Time45 minutes
Cooking Time30 minutes
DifficultyMedium

Ingredients

Serving amount

½ sachet(s)

Italian Herbs

1 pack(s)

Breadcrumbs

(Contains Wheat)

2 pack(s)

Passata

1 unit(s)

Onion

2 unit(s)

Garlic

1 sachet(s)

Worcester Sauce

(Contains Soya)

180 grams

Dried Linguine

(Contains Wheat May be present Mustard, Soya)

1 unit(s)

Grated Italian Style Hard Cheese

(Contains Milk)

240 grams

Pork Mince

1 sachet(s)

Chicken Stock

(Contains Barley, Wheat)

Not included in your delivery

to taste

Water

to taste

Oil

to taste

Salt

to taste

Pepper

to taste

Sugar

to taste

Butter

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Nutrition Values

Energy (kJ)3413 kJ
Energy (kcal)816 kcal
Fat20 g
of which saturates7.8 g
Carbohydrate108.2 g
of which sugars24.3 g
Dietary Fiber4.5 g
Protein40.7 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Salt2.67 g
Due to the different suppliers we purchase our products from, nutritional facts per meal can vary from the website to what is received in the delivered box, depending on your region. Nutrition for uncooked ingredients based on 2 person recipe, excludes Pantry Items.

Utensils

•Grater
•Baking Sheet with Baking Paper
•Colander
•Pot with Lid

Instructions

Cook the Pasta
1
  • Preheat your oven to 220°C/200°C fan/gas mark 7. Boil a large pot of salted water for the linguine.
  • When boiling, add the linguine to the water and bring back to the boil.
  • Cook until softened, 12 mins.
  • Once cooked, drain in a colander and pop back in the pot, off the heat.
  • Drizzle with oil and stir through to prevent sticking. Cover to keep warm.

TIP: If you’re in a hurry you can boil the water in your kettle.

Make the Polpette
2
  • In a large bowl, mix 2 tbsp water and ¼ tsp salt (double both for 4p) with the breadcrumbs.
  • Add the pork mince and half the Italian herbs (double for 4p).
  • Season with pepper and mix everything together by hand. IMPORTANT: Wash hands and equipment after handling raw mince.
  • Roll into evenly-sized balls, 3-4 per person.
Bake the Polpette
3
  • Pop the meatballs onto a large (lined) baking tray.
  • When the oven is hot, bake on the top shelf until browned on the outside and cooked through, 12-15 mins. IMPORTANT: Meatballs are cooked when no longer pink in the middle.
Prep the Veg
4
  • Meanwhile, halve, peel and chop the onion into small pieces.
  • Peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press).
Simmer Your Sauce
5
  • Place a pan over medium-high heat, with a drizzle of oil.
  • Once hot, fry onion and garlic until slightly softened, 3-4 mins.
  • Add stock, passata, Worcester sauce, 1/2 tsp sugar and 75ml water (double both for 4p). Simmer for 5-7 mins.
  • Add the cooked meatballs and a knob of butter. Cook until warmed through, 1-2 mins.
  • Season to taste with salt, pepper and sugar.

TIP: Loosen the sauce with a splash of water if necessary!

Garnish and Serve
6
  • Divide the cooked linguine between bowls.
  • Top with your pork polpette and plenty of sauce.
  • Garnish with a sprinkling of cheese.