Healthy Recipes : Herby meatballs with spaghetti and tomato sauce

olive oil spray
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
2 slices whole grain bread, made into crumbs
1 carrot, grated
1 egg
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
1 teaspoon dried sage
1/2 teaspoon chilli flakes (optional)
1 teaspoon tomato paste
500g lean beef mince
Tomato sauce
400g can diced, flavoured tomatoes
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon dried mixed herbs
1/4 cup red wine (optional)

Instructions

Step 1 Preheat oven to 180°C. Spray a pan with oil. Gently fry onion and garlic until soft.

Step 2 Place in a large bowl. Add all the remaining ingredients and using your hands, mix well. Shape into balls and place in an oven dish. Bake for 20-30 minutes until cooked through.

Step 2 To make sauce, place all ingredients in a pot. Simmer for 20 minutes until slightly reduced. Serve meatballs with spaghetti and sauce on top.

About this recipe

Recipe by:
Niki Bezzant
healthyfood.co.nz