Spaghetti and Meatballs

Spaghetti and meatballs. What a classic. This is my super quick version to make your midweek dinner uber delicious but importantly, quick and easy! When I have the time, I’ll usually make a bolognese over a few hours on the stove but hey, you’re busy… I get it.

Ingredients

2 cloves garlic

1 red onion, diced

1 carrot, grated

10 sml button mushrooms, finely chopped

2 tbsp tomato paste

@leggosau sundried tomato stir in sauce

3/4 C Passata

1 zuchinni, grated

Generous pinch of salt

Handful of fresh basil

1 packet of Spaghetti (@vettapasta is my fav)

Parmesan and extra fresh Basil for on top

For the meatballs:

500g lean beef mince

1 egg

1 garlic clove

Salt

2 tsp’s thyme

2 tsp’s basil

1 tsp onion powder

Method

1. Combine everything for the meatballs in a medium bowl and roll a tbsp of the mixture into meatballs.

2. Cook the meatballs on medium heat and set aside (do not cook fully here, just brown them).

3. In the same pan, add a drizzle of olive oil and add the garlic and onion. Once softened, add the carrot and mushrooms, followed by the tomato paste. Stir and cook for 1 minute.

4. Add the @leggosau sundried tomato sauce, passata and water. Once the veggies have softened, add the zuchinni and a generous pinch of salt. Stir, then add the meatballs back to the pan.

5. Simmer on low-medium heat for 10-15 mins, stirring occasionally until the meatballs are fully cooked. Just before serving, stir in the basil.

6. Serve with spaghetti, and top with more fresh Basil and grated parmesan.