On top of spaghetti
Kid friendly meatball and spaghetti recipes
Serves
4
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Mince is a favourite in Kiwi kitchens and we think this recipe will be your new go to. Get the kids involved to help roll the meatballs and you’ll have dinner served in no time - but don't expect leftovers.
Mince is a favourite in Kiwi kitchens and we think this recipe will be your new go to. Get the kids involved to help roll the meatballs and you’ll have dinner served in no time - but don't expect leftovers.
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500g Quality Mark beef mince
1 red onion
very finely chopped2 garlic cloves
crushed1 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp ground cumin
1 red chilli
deseeded and finely chopped2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
1/2 cup fresh breadcrumbs
1 cup vegetable stock
400g chopped tomatoesi
400g spaghetti pastai
cooked to al dente4 handfuls spinach leaves, blanched
Method
In a large bowl combine the beef mince, onion, garlic, coriander, cumin, chilli, chopped parsley and the breadcrumbs.
Season with a little salt. (It is a good idea to fry off a small piece of the beef mince mixture and taste for seasoning).
Roll the beef mince mixture into about 24 small balls.
Place the seasoned flour on a large flat plate.
Roll beef mince balls in the seasoned flour.
Heat a dash of oil in a large frying pan and brown the meatballs, in batches, transferring to a plate as you go.
Wipe out the frying pan with kitchen paper and return the meatballs.
Pour in the stock and cherry tomatoes and cover with a lid.
Place over low heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
Serve hot meatballs with cooked spaghetti and wilted spinach.
Nutrition Information per Serving (469g)
This nutrition analysis is based on 4 serves.
