Name: Spaghetti with beef and chia meatballs
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1/4 cup chia seeds; 1/2 cup water; 500 gram lean beef mince; 1 cup basil leaves, chopped, plus extra leaves to serve; 1 carrot, finely grated; 2 tablespoon worcestershire sauce; 1 egg, lightly beaten; 3 shallots, finely chopped; 2 clove garlic, crushed; 400 gram spaghetti; 2 tablespoon olive oil; 500 gram napoletana pasta sauce; 1 head broccoli, cut into florets; 1/2 cup finely grated parmesan; salad to serve

Spaghetti with beef and chia meatballs

Serve up a family feast that’s so delicious, they won’t even notice how healthy it is!

Serves 4

Prep

20M

Cook

15M

Total

35M

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Ingredients

1/4 cup chia seeds

1/2 cup water

500 gram lean beef mince

1 cup basil leaves, chopped, plus extra leaves to serve

1 carrot, finely grated

2 tablespoon worcestershire sauce

1 egg, lightly beaten

3 shallots, finely chopped

2 clove garlic, crushed

400 gram spaghetti

2 tablespoon olive oil

500 gram napoletana pasta sauce

1 head broccoli, cut into florets

1/2 cup finely grated parmesan

salad to serve

Method

1.In a bowl, combine chia seeds and water. Set aside for 30 minutes until all the water has been absorbed.

2.Add mince, half the basil, carrot, Worcestershire sauce, egg, shallots and garlic to chia. Season and stir well, then roll mixture into 24 balls.

3.In a saucepan of boiling water, cook pasta according to packet instructions. Drain and keep warm.

4.In a frying pan, heat oil on high. Cook meatballs in three batches for 3-4 minutes each, stirring until browned.

5.Return all meatballs to pan. Add pasta sauce and broccoli. Bring to the boil, then reduce heat to low. Simmer, covered, for 4-5 minutes until meatballs are cooked through and broccoli is tender. Stir in parmesan and remaining basil.

6.Serve meatballs on a bed of spaghetti, topped with basil leaves, accompanied by salad.