Italian meatballs in tomato sauce

Serves: 4

Time to make: 30 mins

Ingredients

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400g lean beef mince

1 small red onion, finely chopped

⅓ cup fresh wholemeal breadcrumbs

⅔ cup roughly chopped fresh basil

2 tablespoons finely grated parmesan cheese

700g tomato pasta sauce

400g penne pasta

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Instructions

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1 Combine mince, onion, breadcrumbs, half the basil, and parmesan in a large bowl. Roll tablespoons of mixture into balls (about 32) and place on a large plate. Cover and chill mixture until required.

2 Bring tomato sauce and 1 cup water to the boil in a large, deep saucepan. Add meatballs and cook, shaking pan occasionally, for 15-20 minutes or until meatballs are cooked through.

3 Meanwhile, cook pasta in a large saucepan of boiling water following packet instructions. Divide pasta among four serving plates. Top with meatballs and sauce. Sprinkle with remaining basil. Serve with a large green salad.

Nutrition Info (per serve)

Calories 0.00 cal

Kilojoules 2600 kJ

Protein 38 g

Total fat 10 g

Saturated fat 4 g

Carbohydrates 90 g

Sugar 15 g

Dietary fibre 6 g

Sodium 540 mg

Calcium 110 mg

Iron 7.5 mg

Note: This nutrition analysis is a guide only. Nutrition composition will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. See our guides on your optimal daily nutrition intake, and supermarket shopping.