© J Sainsbury plc 2020
Meatballs and spaghetti
Tasty meatballs made from tender beef mince, served with tomato sauce and spaghetti
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Ready in 40 minutes
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Cooking time 25 minutes
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Prep time 15 minutes
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Serves 4
Ingredients
- 500g extra-lean beef steak mince
- 1 tsp dried mixed herbs
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 500g tomato and herb pasta sauce
- 4 medium carrots, chopped
- 2 celery sticks, chopped
- 350g spaghetti
- 30g mild cheddar, finely grated
Method
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1
In a large mixing bowl, mix together the mince, mixed herbs and garlic. Season with freshly ground black pepper then, using your hands, shape the mixture into 12 balls.
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2
Heat the oil in a large frying pan over a medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook for 10 minutes, turning regularly, until golden all over.
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3
Drain off any excess oil from the pan, then pour in the pasta sauce. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 10 minutes. If the sauce is a little thick, add a few tablespoons of boiling water.
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4
While the sauce is simmering, bring a medium pan of water to the boil, add the carrots and cook for 7 minutes until tender, adding the celery to the pan for the final 4 minutes of cooking time. Drain, then stir into the pan with the meatballs.
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5
Meanwhile, bring a large pan of salted water to the boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to the instructions on the packet. Drain.
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6
Divide the spaghetti among the plates. Top with the meatballs and tomato sauce, and serve scattered with the cheddar.
