The Best Spaghetti & Meatballs
Classic Spaghetti & Meatballs
4 - 5
Serves
30 mins
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time

Recipe author
Chelsea Winter
A real family favourite, this spaghetti and meatballs recipe is quite possibly the tastiest that you'll ever eat. On the table in well under an hour, the recipe is simple to make and jammed with flavour that everyone will love.
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High Iron
Quick and Easy,
Beef,
Family Favourites,
Mince,
Everyday,
Ingredients
Meatballs
500g Quality Mark beef mince
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1/2 finely chopped onions
3 crushed garlic cloves
1 lightly beaten egg
2 tbsp finely chopped parsley
1 tbsp finely chopped fresh thyme
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 tbsp olive oil
Sauce
3/4 cups red wine
i
1 and 1/2 cups beef stock
1/2 cup tomato paste
400g can chopped canned tomatoes
1 tbsp oregano
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
2 tsp brown sugar
To serve
pasta
basil leaves
cheddar cheese
Method
To Make Meatballs
To Cook Sauce
To Serve
1
Add the mince to a large bowl with the breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, egg, herbs, tomato paste, olive oil and season.
2
Mix gently to combine using clean hands.
3
Shape the mixture into balls slightly bigger than a golf ball.
4
Cover and refrigerate for 20 minutes to set.
Start Timer
5
Heat a little oil over a medium-high heat in a large frying pan and brown the meatballs all over (do this in batches).
6
Once browned, remove carefully with tongs and set aside on a plate.
Nutrition Information per Serving (553g)
Percentage daily intakes are based on an average adult diet of 8700 kJ (2100 kilocalories).
More infoEnergy
2671 (638)kJ
Protein
41.3g
Total Fat
25.2g
Saturated Fat
9.7g
Carbs
51.9g
Sugars
10.2g
Sodium
731mg
Iron*
6.3mg
* Percentage of recommended daily intake (Aust/NZ)