Spaghetti and Meatballs

A budget-friendly weeknight classic featuring homemade beef meatballs simmered in a simple, aromatic tomato sauce served over spaghetti.

Dinner Beef Pasta Meatballs Budget-Friendly Family Meal

Estimated Nutrition

Calories

605

kcal / serving

2420 kcal total

Carbs

72.1g

per serving

288.4 g total

Fat

22g

per serving

88 g total

Protein

29.6g

per serving

118.4 g total

Cook Time

minutes

Serves

people

Dietary

Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

GrainsCereals

400

Spaghetti

Dried

Liquids

500

Stock

Vegetable or beef; from a cube

Meat

400

Beef Mince

For the meatballs

NutsSeeds

clove

Garlic

Finely chopped; for the sauce

tsp

Mixed Herbs

Dried; for the sauce

pinch

Salt

To taste

pinch

Pepper

To taste

clove

Garlic

Finely chopped; for the meatballs

0.5

tsp

Mixed Herbs

Dried; for the meatballs

OilsFats

Olive Oil

For the sauce

Olive Oil

For frying the meatballs

Vegetables

piece

Onion

Diced

400

Tomatoes

Tinned

Method

Heat olive oil in a large saucepan and soften the onion for 5 minutes.

Stir in the garlic, herbs, tinned tomatoes, and 500ml of stock.

Simmer the sauce gently while preparing the meatballs.

Combine the beef mince, garlic, herbs, salt, and pepper and roll into 20 balls.

Fry the meatballs in olive oil until browned on all sides.

Add the meatballs to the sauce and simmer for 10 minutes.

Boil the spaghetti in salted water according to packet instructions.

Drain the spaghetti and mix it into the saucepan with the sauce.