Meatballs with Spaghetti
Chef:
Dunnes Stores
Prep:
10 mins
Cook:
40 mins
375g of fresh Irish extra lean mince beef
4 cream crackers, crushed
1 tbsp chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 egg
2 tbsp olive oil
1 onion
1 celery stick
1 carrot
1 courgette
1 red pepper
2 x 400 tins chopped tomatoes
1 ball of mozzarella
225g spaghetti
Freshly grated parmesan
Mix the mince with the crushed cream crackers, parsley, and egg.
Season and roll into about 12 balls.
Next, heat the oil and sauté the veggies for about 15 minutes.
Add the tomatoes and simmer for another 10 minutes or so.
Then you can brown the meatballs in a clean pan until they are almost cooked through.
Pour over the sauce and simmer for 10 minutes.
Finally, scatter over the mozzarella in chunks and flash under the grill until bubbling.
Cook the spaghetti and serve.
Serves
4
Preparation Time
10 minutes
Cooking Time
40 minutes
Main ingredients
Beef, Cheese, Pasta & Noodles
Cuisine
Italian
