The Best Spaghetti & Meatballs
Classic Spaghetti & Meatballs
4 - 6
Serves
30 mins
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
Recipe author
Beef + Lamb New Zealand
A real family favourite, this spaghetti and meatballs recipe is quite possibly the tastiest that you'll ever eat. On the table in well under an hour, the recipe is simple to make and jammed with flavour that everyone will love. Serve alongside a fresh crispy salad for a balanced and tasty meal.
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Ingredients
Meatballs
500g Quality Mark beef mince
½ cup fresh breadcrumbs
½ onion
finely chopped
3 garlic cloves
crushed
1 egg
lightly beaten
2 Tbsp parsley
finely chopped
1 Tbsp fresh thyme
finely chopped
2 Tbsp tomato paste
1 Tbsp olive oil
salt and pepper
Sauce
¾ cup red wine
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1 ½ cups beef stock
1/2 cup tomato paste
400g can chopped tomatoes in juice
2 tsp dried oregano
1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
2 tsp brown sugar
To Serve
400g spaghetti pasta
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small handful basil leaves
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Method
To Make Meatballs
To Cook Sauce
To Serve
1
Add the mince to a large bowl with the breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, egg, herbs, tomato paste, olive oil and season.
2
Mix gently to combine using clean hands.
3
Shape the mixture into balls slightly bigger than a golf ball.
4
Cover and refrigerate for 20 minutes to set.
Start Timer
5
Heat a little oil over a medium-high heat in a large frying pan and brown the meatballs all over (do this in batches).
6
Once browned, remove carefully with tongs and set aside on a plate.
Nutrition Information per Serving (391g)
This dish provides an excellent source of selenium, essential for immunity as well as keeping our hair and nails healthy. Nutrition analysis is based on 6 serves and doesn't include the cheese or basil to serve.
Energy
2291kJ (548 kcal)
Protein
30.5g
Total Fat
14.7g
Saturated Fat
3.1g
Carbs
64.2g
Dietary Fibre
6.6g
Sodium
522mg
Iron
6.0mg
Zinc
4.6mg
Vitamin B12
0.8µg
