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Italian meatballs with cherry tomato sauce

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Ingredients

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  • 1 small zucchini, grated
  • 1 small carrot, grated
  • 400g extra lean beef mince
  • 1 small brown onion, grated
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh basil leaves
  • 1/2 cup fresh wholemeal breadcrumbs
  • 1 egg
  • 4 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 250g dried wholemeal spaghetti
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 2 x 250g punnets cherry tomatoes, halved
  • Fresh basil leaves and grated parmesan, to serve

Instructions

  1. Squeeze excess liquid from zucchini and carrot. Place in a large bowl. Add mince, onion, basil, breadcrumbs, egg, and half the garlic. Season with salt and pepper. Mix well. Roll level tablespoons of mixture into balls. Place on a large plate.
  2. Cook spaghetti in a large saucepan of boiling water, following packet directions, until tender. Drain.
  3. Meanwhile, heat oil in a large non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat. Cook meatballs, in batches, turning regularly, for 5 minutes or until browned. Transfer to a large plate.
  4. Add remaining garlic to pan. Cook, stirring, for 30 seconds or until fragrant. Add tomatoes. Season with pepper. Cook, stirring, for 3 minutes or until tomatoes collapse.
  5. Add meatballs. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes or until cooked through. Serve meatballs on spaghetti topped with basil and parmesan.

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