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Ingredients

    For Day 1, the sourdough starter base

  • 115g (about 1 cup) whole-grain rye flour, whole-grain wheat flour, or a combination of the two  
  • 115g (about ½ cup) tepid water  
  • For feeding the starter on subsequent days

  • 115g (about 1 cup) unbleached all-purpose flour  
  • 115g (about ½ cup) tepid water  
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Serves 2

Ingredients 

Beef Meatballs

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • ¾ cup plain bread crumbs
  • ½ cup whole milk
  • 1/3 cup grated Parmesan
  • ¼ medium yellow onion, finely diced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 large egg
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Veggie Meatballs

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 12 ounces mushrooms, finely chopped
  • ½ medium yellow onion, finely diced
  • ½ cup quick-cooking rolled oats
  • ½ cup plain bread crumbs
  • 1/3 cup grated Parmesan
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 large eggs
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Pasta

  • ½ pound spaghetti
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, sliced
  • ½ teaspoon red chili flakes
  • 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • ½ cup fresh basil leaves
  • Grated Parmesan, to serve
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