Try these atomic science inspired spaghetti and meatballs to impress your budding physicists.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 shortcut bacon rashers, finely chopped
- 2 medium brown onions, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 400g beef mince
- 1 tablespoon tomato sauce
- 1/4 cup fresh breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup (40g) grated parmesan
- 2 x 400g cans diced tomatoes with basil
- 375g spaghetti
- Grated parmesan, to serve
Method
- Step 1Heat half the oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Add bacon and half the onion. Cook, stirring, for 5 minutes or until softened. Add garlic. Cook, stirring, for 30 seconds or until fragrant. Set aside to cool.
- Step 2Combine onion mixture, mince, tomato sauce, breadcrumbs and parmesan in a bowl. Roll heaped tablespoons of mixture into balls. Place on a large plate.
- Step 3Heat remaining oil in pan over medium-low heat. Cook meatballs, in batches, for 4 to 5 minutes or until browned. Transfer to plate.
- Step 4Increase heat to medium. Add remaining onion. Cook, stirring, for 5 minutes or until softened. Add tomatoes and 1/2 cup cold water. Bring to the boil. Reduce heat to low. Simmer, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes or until slightly thickened. Return meatballs to pan. Simmer, covered, for 5 minutes. Uncover. Simmer for 10 minutes or until meatballs are cooked through and sauce has thickened.
- Step 5Meanwhile, cook pasta in a large saucepan of boiling salted water, following packet directions until tender. Drain. Divide spaghetti between bowls. Spoon over meatballs and sprinkle with parmesan. Serve.
- Low carb
- Low kilojoule
- Low sugar
- Lower gi
Nutrition
1710 kj
Energy
16g
Fat Total
6g
Saturated Fat
4g
Fibre
21g
Protein
50mg
Cholesterol
639.25mg
Sodium
6g
Carbs (sugar)
42g
Carbs (total)
All nutrition values are per serve
Notes
Variations:
Cook pasta in water with green food colouring for a radioactive look.
Serve cooked meatballs on skewers for sticks of gory brains.
- Author: Kirrily La Rosa
- Image credit: Andrew Young
- Publication: Super Food Ideas
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