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 15 minutes, packed full of vegetables, the whole family will love this one!

Serves: 4
Time to make: 20 mins

Total cost: $ 17.60 / $ 4.40 per serve

(at time of publication)

Ingredients

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 courgette
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

Instructions

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.

Nutrition Info (per serve)

Kilojoules 2380kJ

Calories 569cal

Protein 44g

Total fat 15g

–Saturated fat 6g

Carbohydrates 60g

–Sugars 12g

Dietary fibre 12g

Sodium 460mg

Calcium 230mg

Iron 6.5mg

Note: Nutrition composition will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. For a guide to purchasing healthier packaged goods and general grocery items see here.