Meatballs in Tomato and Herb Sauce

Meatballs Main Meatballs Main
4 people 30 minutes 25 minutes

Ingredients

  • 0 - Black Pepper
  • 1 - Chicken Stock Cube cube
  • 1 - Fresh Egg
  • 0.5 tsp Ground Cinnamon
  • 5 - Mushrooms thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp Plain Flour for dusting
  • 2 tbsp SuperValu Fresh Breadcrumbs
  • 4 sprigs SuperValu Fresh Parsley Flat Leaf chopped
  • 1 tbsp SuperValu Fresh Thyme
  • 3 cloves SuperValu Garlic chopped
  • 2 tbsp SuperValu Olive Oil
  • 0.5 - SuperValu Onion chopped
  • 1 tbsp SuperValu Oregano
  • 750 g SuperValu Quality Irish Round Steak Mince
  • 0 - SuperValu Salt
  • 350 g SuperValu Spaghetti
  • 1 jar SuperValu Tomato Passata

Method

  1. In a large bowl, place the minced beef, ½ of the onion, breadcrumbs, 1 tbsp chopped parsley 1 egg , cinnamon and salt and pepper and mix to combine througly.
  2. Using some flour, shape 12 or 16 meatballs.
  3. Heat a large pan, over high heat, with olive oil and colour for 3-4 minutes and then transfer the coloured meatballs on a side plate.
  4. Add the onion, mushrooms and garlic to the same pan, and fry until soft for about 2 minutes, add the herbs, tomato passata and sprinkle in a chicken stock cube.
  5. Bring to a simmer and add the coloured meatballs. Cover with a lid and simmer for a further 15 -20 minutes on a low heat. Adjust the seasoning if needed.
  6. Meanwhile, Boil the spaghetti in accordance to the packet instructions for 9-11 minutes.
  7. Serve the spaghetti with the tomato and meatballs and sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
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