Meatball Barkognese: A European Classic

• Prep Time: 15 mins

• Serves: 1 very good dog

Ingredients

• 1 Pouch of Butternut Box Beef It Up

• 1 Butternut Squash (Rich in fibre and vitamins)

• 1 Sprinkle of Dog-Safe Cheese

• Optional: A pinch of fresh parsley for that "chef’s kiss" garnish

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. The spaghetti

Take your butternut squash and spiralise it into long, ribbon-like strands.

Top Tip: If you don’t have a spiraliser, a vegetable peeler works wonders for creating thin, pappardelle-style ribbons.

Lightly steam the strands for 2–3 minutes until tender, then beautifully twirl them into a nest at the bottom of your dog's bowl.

2. Hand-rolled perfection

Open your Beef It Up pouch and scoop out small portions. Roll them gently between your palms to create uniform, bite-sized meatballs.

3. The plating

Place your hand-rolled meatballs on top of the golden squash spaghetti bed.

4. The finishing touch

Add a delicate sprinkle of dog-safe cheese. This mimics the look of classic Italian Parmesan and adds a savoury aroma.

5. Garnish & serve

Top with a tiny bit of freshly chopped parsley. Serve with a calm, sophisticated "Bon Appétit."