Beef Meatballs in Tomato & Herb Sauce

Lean homemade beef meatballs simmered in a rich tomato and herb sauce, served with spaghetti for a simple family meal.

🔎 Equipment

Large frying pan, saucepan, mixing bowl

🥘 Ingredients

• Lean beef mince (5% fat) - 150 g
• Dried spaghetti - 75 g
• Large onion, finely diced - ¼
• Garlic, crushed - 1 clove
• Tomato purée - 1½ tsp
• Passata - 100 g
• Dried mixed herbs - ½ tsp
• Worcestershire sauce - ½ tsp
• Freshly ground black pepper - To taste

👨‍🍳 Method

1. Bring a saucepan of water to the boil and cook the spaghetti according to the packet instructions.
2. While the spaghetti is cooking, place the beef mince, half of the diced onion, Worcestershire sauce and freshly ground black pepper into a mixing bowl. Mix gently and shape into small meatballs.
3. Heat a large frying pan over a medium heat and cook the meatballs for 6–8 minutes, turning regularly until browned on all sides.
4. Add the remaining onion and cook for 3–4 minutes until softened.
5. Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
6. Add the tomato purée and cook for 1 minute, stirring continuously.
7. Pour in the passata and stir in the dried mixed herbs. Bring to a gentle simmer.
8. Simmer for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally until the meatballs are cooked through and the sauce has thickened.
9. While the sauce is finishing, drain the spaghetti.
10. Divide the spaghetti between serving bowls and spoon the meatballs and sauce over the top.
11. Finish with freshly ground black pepper and serve immediately.

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