Mince meatballs with spaghetti

Here's a chance to use your pre-made rich veg-packed tomato sauce in this meatball recipe that is dairy-free and freezer-friendly too.

Serves: 6

Time to make: 35 mins

Ingredients

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Meatballs

650g lean beef mince
400g can no-added-salt chickpeagarbanzoXsgarbanzosX, rinsed and drained
1 tablespoon mild curry powder
1 teaspoon chilli powder
2 spring onions, roughly chopped
3 tablespoons tomato paste
pinch salt
pepper
2 tablespoons lemon juice
400g dried spaghetti

Sauce

1 portion Rich vege-packed tomato sauce
400g can chilli baked beans
spray oil
400g frozen stir-fry vegetables
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley, to garnish

Instructions

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1 In a food processor, blitz all meatball ingredients until smooth. Use wet hands to shape 24 even-sized balls.

2 In a saucepan of lightly salted boiling water, cook spaghetti, following packet instructions, until al dente. Drain and keep warm.

3 In a saucepan, over a medium-low heat, combine tomato sauce and beans with ½ cup water. Heat gently.

4 Spray a pan with oil and set over a medium heat. Cook meatballs in batches, until evenly browned. Set aside and keep warm. Spray the pan with a little more oil and stir-fry veges for 3-4 minutes, until heated through. Serve meatballs with tomato sauce, spaghetti and vegetables. Garnish with parsley.

Variations

Make it gluten free: Use gluten-free spaghetti and check ground spices, tomato paste and baked beans are gluten free.

HFG tip

The meatballs can be made in advance and kept in the fridge in a sealed container.

NOTE: If you have a nut allergy and are using packaged goods in recipes, please check the allergen warning on the packet regarding nuts.

Nutrition Info (per serve)

Calories 592 cal

Kilojoules 2480 kJ

Protein 41 g

Total fat 12 g

Saturated fat 3 g

Carbohydrates 70 g

Sugar 16 g

Dietary fibre 17 g

Sodium 410 mg

Calcium 130 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.