Short Rib Meatball Pasta | Bengingi

Ingredients

• For the meatballs:
• 3 lb short ribs
• 2 garlic cloves, grated
• 2 tbsp breadcrumbs
• 1 shallot, chopped
• 1/2 bunch of parsley, chopped
• 5 tbsp parmigiano reggiano, grated
• 1 tsp zaatar
• 1 egg
• 1 tbsp salt
• 1 tbsp black pepper, crushed
• 1 1/2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• For the sauce:
• 1 can of anchovies
• 3 1/2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2X28oz diced fire roasted tomato can
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• Salt (to taste)
• For the pasta:
• 1 lb pasta
• 4 liters water
• 2 tbsp salt
• For serving:
• Parmigiano Reggiano
• Basil leaves
• Black pepper (to taste)
• Extra virgin olive oil