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Ingredients
- 1 2/3 pounds ground beef
- 2 1/2 ounces fresh breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg lightly beaten
- 2 tablespoons sage finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons rosemary finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic crushed
- 14 ounces tomato puree
- 14 ounces spaghetti
- basil to serve
Method
- Combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, half the sage and half the rosemary in a large bowl. Season and roll tablespoons of mixture into balls. Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large frying pan on medium. Cook meatballs for 6 mins, or until browned all over and cooked through. Drain on paper towels.
- Heat remaining oil in a large saucepan on medium. Saute onion and garlic for 3 mins, until soft. Add tomato puree, remaining herbs and 1 2/3 cups water. Bring to a boil. Simmer, uncovered, for 5 mins. Season to taste, add meatballs and simmer for 5 mins.
- Meanwhile, prepare spaghetti according to package instructions. Drain. Top with meatballs and garnish with basil.
