Meatballs with Tomato Sauce

Succulent beef meatballs served in a simple garlic and herb tomato sauce with spaghetti for a quick midweek meal.

Dinner Quick Beef Pasta Meatballs

Estimated Nutrition

Calories

697

kcal / serving

1394 kcal total

Carbs

70g

per serving

140 g total

Fat

27.4g

per serving

54.8 g total

Protein

42.6g

per serving

85.2 g total

Cook Time

minutes

Serves

people

Dietary

Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients

tsp

Caster Sugar

Dairy

piece

Egg

Medium free-range

GrainsCereals

tbsp

Breadcrumbs

Fresh or dried

150

Spaghetti

Dried

Meat

250

Beef

Minced

NutsSeeds

tsp

Mixed Herbs

Dried

clove

Garlic

Peeled and finely grated

Salt

To taste

Pepper

To taste

tsp

Mixed Herbs

Dried, for sauce

clove

Garlic

Peeled and grated, for sauce

OilsFats

tbsp

Vegetable Oil

Vegetables

400

Tomatoes

Chopped, tinned

Method

Combine beef, egg, breadcrumbs, herbs, and grated garlic in a bowl.

Season with salt and pepper and roll into 12 equal balls.

Fry meatballs in batches in hot oil for 8 minutes until golden.

Add tomatoes, herbs, sugar, and more grated garlic to the meatballs.

Simmer the sauce and meatballs over medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes.

Boil the spaghetti in salted water for 10 to 12 minutes until cooked.

Drain the pasta and toss with the meatballs and sauce.

Divide the mixture between two serving bowls and serve.