By Hattem Mattar Meatball Spaghetti
- Prep time 15Min
- Cook time 45Min
- Technique Pan Fry / Saute
- Meat Beef
- Cut Ground
- Serves 4
Preparing dinner for the family with your kids around can be hectic, so Hattem Mattar from the Mattar Farm came up with some fun ways to get the kids involved whilst making something truly delicious using only the best Australian beef mince
Ingredients
- 500 g Spaghetti
- 500 g Australian Beef Mince
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 kg Tomato Passata Sauce
- Oregano
- Bread Crumbs
- 1 Cup of Milk
- Fresh Basil
- Olive Oil
- 1 Egg
- 1 Tin of Tomatoes
- Grated Cheese
Method
Preparing the meatballs
1. Add basil, salt, pepper, oregano, breadcrumbs (soaked in milk), olive oil, 1 egg into a bowl and mix together
2. Roll mixture into meatballs
Cooking the meatballs
1. Preheat medium pan and add olive oil
2. Add chopped onions and garlic and cook until browned
3. Add meatballs and brown all sides evenly
4. Add 1 cup of water
Cooking the sauce
1. Remove meatballs from the pan and continue browning on low heat in a separate pan
2. Add 1 tin chopped tomatoes and 750 grams of tomato passata sauce to the garlic and onions
3. Season with salt, pepper, and oregano and simmer for 15 minutes
Cooking the spaghetti
1. Boil water and add 2 tablespoons of salt
2. Add raw spaghetti, mix and submerge
3. Boil for 9 minutes
Complete the Dish
1. Combine sauce and meatballs together
2. Serve on top of spaghetti
3. Garnish fresh basil and cheese
ENJOY! 😁
