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Extra lean pork meatballs in smoky tomato sauce with courgetti

Soft baked pork meatballs in a smoky tomato sauce over fresh courgette spaghetti.

  • Time45 min
  • LevelEasy
  • Costabout £1.70 a head
  • Oven200°C (180°C fan)
4 servings

Ingredients

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Method

  1. 1

    Heat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan). Mix the mince, half the grated onion, one garlic clove, oregano, fennel seeds, oats, egg and black pepper.

  2. 2

    Shape into 20 balls and place on a lined tray. Bake for 18 minutes until browned and cooked through.

    18 min
  3. 3

    Spray a pan and cook the rest of the onion and garlic for 4 minutes.

    4 min
  4. 4

    Add the tomatoes and paprika and simmer for 12 minutes until thick.

    12 min
  5. 5

    Add the meatballs to the sauce and warm for 3 minutes.

    3 min
  6. 6

    Microwave or briefly steam the courgetti for 2 minutes, drain well, then top with meatballs, sauce and basil.

    2 min

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