Spicy Meatball and Pasta

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Spicy Meatball and Pasta
  • 2Yield
  • -1Servings+
  • 20 mPrep Time
  • 35 mCook Time
  • 55 mReady In
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Spicy Meatball and Pasta

Ingredients

Nutrients

Calories
634
Protein
46g
Fibre
3g
Sodium
184mg
Carbohydrates
56g
Fat Total
22g
Saturated Fat
6g
Cholesterol
109mg

Step by step method

  • Step 1

    For the meatballs, place the mince into a bowl, crack the egg and add, sprinkle in the herbs and chilli flakes, add a pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper and mix together. Form the mince into balls of 4cm diameter. Heat a non stick frying pan with 1 tablespoon of olive oil then put the meatballs in, not too close to each other, and cook for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown, turning halfway through cooking time.

  • Step 2

    Peel and finely chop the onion then place into a heated a saucepan with 1 tablespoon olive oil, cook on a medium heat until golden brown. Empty the tomatoes into this saucepan, add in the paprika, a pinch of salt and pepper. Bring to the boil and then add the cooked meatballs and simmer on a low heat for 10 minutes.

  • Step 3

    Place the pasta in salted boiling water and cook according to the instructions on the packet. Drain the water from the pasta.

  • Step 4

    Place one serving of pasta into a bowl then with a ladle, scoop up the meatballs and sauce and put on top of the pasta. Serve.

Tips & variations

  • For extra heat, add a tablespoon of sriracha sauce to the tomato mix.

  • This recipe is fairly high in calories so assume as a treat.

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