Italian style meatballs with a tomato and basil sauce and served with spaghetti, a delight for all the family.

Ingredients

• 450g (1lb) beef mince
• 3 tbs Schwartz Perfect Shake Spicy Italian Herb & Spice Blend
• 4 tbs tomato purée
• 1 yellow pepper, cut into chunks
• 400g tin chopped tomatoes
• 1 tsp Schwartz Basil
• 150ml (¼ pint) water
• 200g (7oz) spaghetti

Method

STEP 1Tip the beef mince into a large bowl, sprinkle in the Perfect Shake Spicy Italian Herb & Spice Blend and squeeze in 2 tbs of the tomato purée. Using your hands, thoroughly mix the mince mixture and then form into about 20 small meatballs.

STEP 2Fry the meatballs in a sauté pan for about 10-15 minutes, then add the pepper and cook for 2-3 minutes.

STEP 3Add the tomatoes, the remaining tomato purée, Basil and water, bring to the boil, stirring. Simmer for 5-10 minutes, until thickened.

STEP 4Meanwhile, cook the spaghetti according to the packet instructions. Drain.

STEP 5Serve the meatballs and sauce piled on top of the cooked spaghetti.

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This recipe uses

Perfect Shake Spicy Italian Herb & Spice Blend

Basil