Quick meatballs in tomato sauce

Serves: 4

Time to make: 30 mins

Ingredients

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250g pasta spirals

500g lean beef mince

2 cloves garlic, crushed

½ cup wholemeal breadcrumbs

1 teaspoon dried mixed herbs

1 egg, lightly beaten

2 cups tomato passata

400g can chopped tomatoes

8 cups green salad tossed with

a little vinaigrette, to serve

Instructions

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1 Cook pasta in a large saucepan of boiling water following packet directions. Drain, return to pan and cover to keep warm.

2 Meanwhile, combine mince, garlic, breadcrumbs, mixed herbs and egg in a bowl. Shape meatballs in 1 tablespoon sizes. Spray a large frying pan with oil and place over a medium-high heat. Cook meatballs in batches, turning, for 3-4 minutes or until browned.

3 Meanwhile, bring tomato passata and tomatoes to the boil in a medium-sized saucepan. Add browned meatballs. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until meatballs are cooked. Serve meatballs with pasta and salad. Garnish with grated parmesan if preferred.

Variations

Make it gluten free: Use gluten-free pasta and breadcrumbs and check passata and vinaigrette are gluten free.

Nutrition Info (per serve)

Calories 578 cal

Kilojoules 2420 kJ

Protein 44 g

Total fat 15 g

Saturated fat 5 g

Carbohydrates 70 g

Sugar 11 g

Dietary fibre 9 g

Sodium 530 mg

Calcium 120 mg

Iron 8 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.