Spaghetti, Meatballs And Roast Tomatoes Recipe

Name: Spaghetti, Meatballs And Roast Tomatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: None None FOR THE MEATBALLS; 1 lb ground beef; 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs; 1 None onion, finely chopped; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 1 None egg, lightly beaten; 1 tbsp chopped rosemary; 1 tbsp chopped parsley; 2 tbsp olive oil; None None FOR THE ROAST TOMATO SAUCE; 1 large onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, crushed; 2 cups chopped roasted tomatoes; 1 cup white wine; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 2 tsp brown sugar; None None TO SERVE; 13 oz spaghetti or pasta of choice; 1/4 cup torn basil leaves; 2 tbsp sliced pitted black olives; None None Shaved Parmesan cheese, crusty bread to serve

Servings: persons

None None FOR THE MEATBALLS
1 lb ground beef
1 cup fresh breadcrumbs
1 None onion, finely chopped
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 None egg, lightly beaten
1 tbsp chopped rosemary
1 tbsp chopped parsley
2 tbsp olive oil
None None FOR THE ROAST TOMATO SAUCE
1 large onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, crushed
2 cups chopped roasted tomatoes
1 cup white wine
2 tbsp tomato paste
2 tsp brown sugar
None None TO SERVE
13 oz spaghetti or pasta of choice
1/4 cup torn basil leaves
2 tbsp sliced pitted black olives
None None Shaved Parmesan cheese, crusty bread to serve

1
For the meatballs, combine all the ingredients, except the olive oil, in large bowl until well combined. Form into 1-inch balls. Refrigerate for 10 mins.
2
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet on high heat. Brown the meatballs well on all sides in batches. Drain on paper towels.
3
For the sauce, add the onion and garlic to the skillet on medium-high heat. Saute for 2-3 mins, or until tender. Stir in the tomatoes, wine, 1 cup water, tomato paste and sugar; season to taste. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer for 15 mins.
4
Add the meatballs to the sauce. Simmer for 10-15 mins, or until heated through (add more liquid to the sauce if it gets too thick).
5
Meanwhile, cook the spaghetti in a large saucepan of boiling salted water according to package directions. Drain and return to the pan. Add the meatballs and sauce with basil leaves and olives; toss well. Serve with Parmesan cheese and crusty bread.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: None None FOR THE MEATBALLS, 1 lb ground beef, 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs, 1 None onion, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Spaghetti, Meatballs And Roast Tomatoes falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Spaghetti, Meatballs And Roast Tomatoes

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