Name: Macaroni with meatballs
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 250 gram beef mince; 1/2 cup dried breadcrumbs; 1 small potato, peeled, grated; 1 small carrot, grated; 1 small zucchini, grated; 2 green onions, finely chopped; 1 egg, lightly beaten; 1 tablespoon barbecue sauce; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 4 cup cooked macaroni; 600 millilitre jar pasta sauce of choice; 400 gram can diced tomatoes; 1/4 cup parsley, chopped, plus extra to serve; 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, grated; salad and crusty bread, to serve

Macaroni with meatballs

Serves 4

Prep

20M

Cook

25M

Total

45M

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Ingredients

250 gram beef mince

1/2 cup dried breadcrumbs

1 small potato, peeled, grated

1 small carrot, grated

1 small zucchini, grated

2 green onions, finely chopped

1 egg, lightly beaten

1 tablespoon barbecue sauce

1 tablespoon olive oil

4 cup cooked macaroni

600 millilitre jar pasta sauce of choice

400 gram can diced tomatoes

1/4 cup parsley, chopped, plus extra to serve

1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, grated

salad and crusty bread, to serve

Method

1.Preheat oven to moderate. 180°C.

2.In a bowl, combine mince, breadcrumbs, potato, carrot, zucchini, onions, egg and sauce. Season to taste and mix well.

3.Roll heaped teaspoonfuls of mixture into balls. Heat oil in a large frying pan on high. Cook meatballs, tossing, for 4-5 minutes, until browned. Drain on paper towel.

4.Spoon macaroni into a large casserole dish (or 4 individual ones). Combine meatballs, sauce, tomatoes and parsley in a bowl. Season to taste. Spoon over macaroni. Sprinkle with mozzarella.

5.Bake 15-20 minutes, until pasta is hot and cheese melts. Sprinkle with extra parsley to serve. Accompany with salad and crusty bread

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