Meatless Linda McCartney Meatballs & Spaghetti
With Grated Cheese & Tomato Sauce
Spaghetti and meatballs. What’s not to love? This veggie twist on the classic is packed with a thick tomatoey saucre, fresh yellow pepper and shallot. Buon appetito.
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200 grams
Spaghetti
(ContainsCereals containing Gluten)1 unit(s)
Shallot
1 unit(s)
Yellow Pepper
1 unit(s)
Garlic Clove
1 pack(s)
Linda McCartney Vegetarian Meatballs
(ContainsCereals containing Gluten, Soya)1 sachet
Tomato Puree
1 pot(s)
Italian Style Herbs
1 pack(s)
Finely Chopped Tomatoes with Basil
1 sachet
Vegetable Stock Powder
(ContainsCelery)1 sachet
Grated Hard Italian Style Cheese
(ContainsMilk, Egg)Not included in your delivery
100 milliliter(s)
Water
a) Bring a saucepan of water up to the boil with 0.5 tsp salt for the pasta. b) Add the spaghetti (check ingredients for amount) and simmer until tender, 8 mins. c) Once cooked, drain in a colander, pop back in the pan, drizzle with oil and stir through to stop it sticking together.
a) Meanwhile, halve, peel and chop the shallot into small pieces. b) Halve the pepper and discard the core and seeds. c) Chop into 1cm sized chunks. d) Peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press).
a) Heat a drizzle of oil in a frying pan on medium high heat. b) Fry the veggie meatballs until starting to brown, 5-6 mins, turning frequently. c) Remove from the pan to a plate. d) Pop your pan back on medium high heat, add a drizzle of oil and the shallot and fry until softened, 2-3 mins. e) Add the pepper and fry for a further 2-3 mins stirring often.
a) Add the garlic, tomato puree and Italian herbs to the veg and stir through for 1 minute. b) Add the chopped tomatoes, vegetable stock powder and water (see ingredients for amounts). c) Mix together, bring to a boil, then lower the heat and pop the veggie meatballs back in. d) Simmer until the veggie meatballs are piping hot and the sauce has thickened, 5-6 mins.
a) Once the sauce is cooked, taste and season with salt and pepper if you feel it needs it. b) Once everything is cooked, add the pasta to the pan with the sauce along with half the hard Italian cheese. c) Gently mix to combine.TIP: Add a splash of water if needed.
a) Divide the pasta equally between plates. b) Sprinkle with the remaining hard Italian cheese and enjoy!