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A hearty twist on a classic dish, this venison spaghetti and meatballs recipe is packed with rich flavours. Tender venison meatballs are seasoned with fresh herbs and simmered in a awesome tomato sauce, with a kick from red wine and chilli flakes. Perfectly paired with spaghetti, fresh basil, and parmesan, it’s comfort food at its finest!
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Servings 4
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Venison Spaghetti and Meatballs Recipe

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs

  • 500 g venison mince
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tbsp chopped parsley
  • 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 salt & pepper

For the Sauce

  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 cup red wine
  • 1 cup beef stock
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 can chopped tomatoes in juice
  • 3/4 tbsp dried oregano
  • 2 tsp chilli flakes (adjust to your liking)
  • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tsp coconut sugar
  • 1 handful halved cherry tomatoes
  • 1 salt & pepper to taste

For Serving:

  • 500 g Cooked spaghetti (or mash)
  • 1 handful fresh basil
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese

Instructions 

  • Make the Meatballs: In a large bowl, combine the venison mince, breadcrumbs, egg, parsley, thyme, tomato paste, cumin, and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper, then shape into golf ball-sized meatballs. Refrigerate for 20 minutes to set.
  • Brown the Meatballs: Heat oil in a large pan and brown the meatballs on all sides. Once browned, remove and set aside.
  • Prepare the Sauce: In the same pan, fry the chopped onion and garlic until soft. Add the red wine and let it bubble for a minute on high heat. Stir in the beef stock, tomato paste, chopped tomatoes, oregano, chilli flakes, balsamic vinegar, and coconut sugar. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Simmer: Let the sauce simmer and reduce for 10-15 minutes. Then, add the browned meatballs back into the sauce and cook for another 20 minutes until the sauce thickens and the meatballs cook through.
  • Cook the Spaghetti: While the sauce simmers, cook your spaghetti as per the package instructions. Drain and toss with a bit of reserved pasta water and some sauce.
  • Serve: Top the spaghetti with the meatballs and extra sauce. Garnish with fresh basil and parmesan cheese. Enjoy!
    Venison Spaghetti and Meatballs
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