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Spaghetti and meatballs in pomodoro sauce

This ultimate spaghetti and meatballs in pomodoro sauce recipe is a total classic. Delicious and super-easy to make in just 15 minutes, this dish is packed full of vegetables. The whole family will love this one!

Time to make: 20 mins
Serving: 4 people

Ratings: 3.7

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Ingredients

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300g wholemeal spaghetti
1 tablespoon olive oil
500g lean beef mince, rolled into 16-20 small balls
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 cup grated or julienned carrot
1 cup grated or julienned courgettezucchiniX
400g passata
400g can chopped tomatoes
3-4 fresh basil leaves, roughly chopped, plus extra to garnish
½ cup grated reduced-fat cheddar, to serve

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Instructions

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1 Bring a large pot of salted water to the boil. Add spaghetti and stir to prevent sticking. Cook according to packet directions. Drain and keep warm.

2 Meanwhile, in a frying pan heat oil over medium. Add meatballs and cook for 6-8 minutes, until browned. Remove and set aside.

3 In the same frying pan, place onion, garlic, carrot and courgette and cook 4-5 mins until tender. Add passata, tomatoes and basil and stir to combine. Lower heat and simmer to reduce slightly (about 5 minutes). Add meatballs back to pan and stir to coat.

4 To serve, divide pasta among 4 plates. Top with meatballs and sauce, and sprinkle over cheese and remaining basil.

Variations

Make it gluten free: Use gluten-free pasta and check passata is gluten free.

Nutrition info (per serve)

Calories 569 cal

Kilojoules 2380 kJ

Total fat 15 g

Saturated fat 6 g

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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.

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First published: Feb 2018

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