Pork and ricotta meatballs with tagliatelle

Method

1. Put the ricotta, pork mince, garlic, breadcrumbs, fennel seeds, 2 tbsp of the parsley and the lemon zest in a medium mixing bowl, season well with salt and pepper, then mix with your hands until well combined. Roll into 20 equal-size meatballs, then set aside.
2. Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan (use one with a lid), then fry the meatballs, turning often, for 3-4 minutes until golden all over. Add the stock, cover with the lid, then cook for another 5 minutes, shaking the pan often. Turn the heat off, then stir in the crème fraîche and season well.
3. Meanwhile, cook the pasta in a large saucepan of salted boiling water according to the pack instructions, then drain.
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4. Toss the pasta with the meatballs and remaining 1 tbsp chopped parsley, then serve with a scattering of extra parsley and lemon zest.