Ingredients
- 750 grams ground beef (minced beef)
- 2 cans (800 grams) diced tomatoes (canned 2 x 400 grams)
- 500 grams dry spaghetti pasta
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 yellow onion (finely chopped)
- 2 garlic cloves (about 1 1/2 - 2 teaspoon finely minced)
- Salt (to taste)
- Pepper (freshly ground to taste)
- Oil (for frying, 4 tablespoons oil)
- 2 tablespoons basil, shredded to garnish
- 4 to 8 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese (to garnish, or you favourite cheese, finely grated or shaved)
How to Make
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Step 1: Combine mince, egg and chopped parsley in a bowl and season with salt and pepper.
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Step 2: Roll mixture into small balls.
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Step 3: Cook spaghetti according to manufacturers instructions.
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Step 4: Heat pan and 2 tablespoons oil and fry meatballs for approximately 3 minutes until nearly cooked through and set aside, cook in batches if needed, when completed clean pan.
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Step 5: Add remaining 2 tablespoons of oil and saute onion and garlic in oil for 3 minutes, add diced tomatoes and meatballs, them simmer for 5 minutes.
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Step 6: Serve meatball and sauce over the spaghetti.
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Step 7: Personally would serve with a green/tossed salad.
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Step 8: ALTERNATIVE TO COOK MEATBALLS - Roll mince and place into an alfoil line baking dish and bake at 175C (fan forced) for about 8 to 12 minutes and follow instructions from step 5.
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