Penne with meatballs

Step by step

1. Step 1

   Cook the penne following the manufacturer’s instructions. 

2. Step 2

   In a bowl, mix the ground meat with the crushed garlic clove, the parsley and the egg (preferably not beaten too much). Form the mixture into balls the size of a walnut. 

3. Step 3

   Brown the meatballs in a saucepan with plenty of extra-virgin olive oil. Set them aside. 

4. Step 4

   In the same oil, brown the onion. Add the sliced carrots and cook them together with the onion for a few minutes until they are al dente. 

    

5. Step 5

   Add the tomato and rosemary and a pinch of sugar if you want to reduce the acidity. Add salt and pepper to taste. 

    

6. Step 6

   Cover the pot and cook over medium-low heat for about 30 minutes. 

7. Step 7

   After this time, add the meatballs and the white wine and continue cooking for another 30 minutes. 

8. Step 8

   Add the penne, mix and serve with the Parmesan cheese sprinkled on top.