Ingredients

  • For the meatballs
  • 30 milliliters olive oil
  • 1 big onion, thinly chopped
  • 1/2 cup rice
  • 10 ounces minced beef meat
  • 7 ounces minced sausage meat
  • 2 teaspoons dried marjoram
  • 1/2 cup parsley, chopped
  • 1/2 cup milk (I use rice milk)
  • flour
  • salt, pepper
  • For the sauce
  • 70 milliliters olive oil
  • 3 carrots, sliced
  • 1 cup can tomato puree
  • 1 mature tomato, diced
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 pinch sugar
  • 3 cloves
  • salt, pepper

Method

  • First we make the meatballs: Mix together the ingredients of the first list in a large bowl. Knead well.
  • Use your hands to divide the mixture in small balls and then roll them one by one in a plate of flour. Set the balls aside then prepare the sauce.
  • Then we proceed with the Sauce: Saute the carrots with some olive oil in a large shallow pot.
  • Add the remaining ingredients of the second list. When the sauce starts boiling add the meatballs, lower the fire and cook for about 40 minutes.
  • Serve with rice or alone. This meal pairs well with a simple lettuce salad.