Spaghetti & Tuna Balls

Ingredients:
•    1 1/2 cups breadcrumbs
•    1 onion, minced
•    4 garlic cloves, minced
•    4 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
•    1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
•    500 grams ground beef
•    500 grams canned tuna flakes, drained
•    2 eggs
•    1 cup milk
•    1 to 2 packs ready-made spaghetti sauce
•    500 grams spaghetti (cook according to package directions, set aside)
•    Salt and pepper to taste
•    Oil for frying


Procedure:
1. To make tuna balls, combine breadcrumbs, onions, garlic, parsley, and cheese. Add in beef and tuna. Mix well.

2. Beat eggs and milk together; add to mixture. Knead.

3. Cover mixture with plastic wrap and chill for 10 to 15 minutes. Heat oil in medium-high temperature.

4. Shape mixture into balls. Fry until golden brown; use tongs to turn them over for even cooking. Place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.

5. In another pan, heat spaghetti sauce. Add tuna balls; simmer then set tuna balls aside.

6. Toss noodles in spaghetti sauce. Heat for a few minutes.

7. Place spaghetti in a serving platter; top with tuna balls and Parmesan cheese.

8. Serve hot.


Photography by At Maculangan