Arrabiata Pork Meatball Spaghetti

Hearty pork and bacon meatballs simmered in a spicy tomato garlic sauce served over perfectly cooked al dente spaghetti.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 746.1 kcals 2984.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 60.1 grams 240.2 grams
Fat 38.2 grams 152.8 grams
Protein 39.6 grams 158.4 grams
Cook Time
25 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
GrainsCereals
300
g
Spaghetti
Dried
Meat
500
g
90
g
Streaky Bacon
Finely chopped
NutsSeeds
2
cloves
Garlic
Finely chopped
4
tbsp
Basil
Fresh, roughly chopped
1
g
Salt
To taste
1
g
Black Pepper
Freshly ground, to taste
2
tsp
Thyme
Leaves only
2
tbsp
Flat leaf Parsley
Roughly chopped
OilsFats
45
ml
Vegetables
800
g
Tomatoes
Canned

Steps

  • Heat a frying pan until hot and simmer the canned tomatoes and olive oil.
  • Add garlic, chilli, and half the basil then cook for 10 minutes until thickened.
  • Mix the pork mince, bacon, thyme, and parsley in a bowl and season with salt and pepper.
  • Shape the meat mixture into 16 small meatballs using your hands.
  • Place meatballs into the sauce and simmer for 8 minutes until cooked through.
  • Boil the spaghetti in a large pan of salted water according to package instructions.
  • Drain spaghetti and toss into the sauce with the remaining basil.
  • Serve equal portions of meatballs and spaghetti in warmed bowls.