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Ultimate Spaghetti and Meatballs
Ultimate Spaghetti and Meatballs

Ultimate Spaghetti and Meatballs

with Bacon, Parmigiano Reggiano, Garlic Bread and Salad

Anushka Magan
Anushka MaganPublished on September 22, 2022

Looking for a taste of everyday luxury? This Ultimate Spaghetti and Meatballs is our best ever version, with premium ingredients for an extra special twist on a classic recipe.

Allergens:
Cereals containing gluten
Sulphites
Celery
Milk

The quantities provided above are averages only.

Boxes and ingredients are packed in facilities that handles Peanut, Nuts, Sesame, Fish, Crustaceans, Milk, Egg, Mustard, Celery, Soya, Gluten and Sulphites. Due to the war in Ukraine, it has been necessary to substitute sunflower oil with rapeseed oil in some products without a label change. The FSA have advised that allergic reactions to rapeseed oil are rare.

Total40 minutes
Active 30 minutes
DifficultyEasy

Ingredients

serving amount

3

Garlic Clove**

10

Panko Breadcrumbs

(Contains: Cereals containing gluten)

1

Italian Style Herbs

240

British Beef Mince

180

Spaghetti

(Contains: Cereals containing gluten)

60

British Smoked Bacon Lardons

½

Tomato Passata

22

Red Wine Jus Paste

(Contains: Sulphites, Celery)

1

Ciabatta

(Contains: Cereals containing gluten)

40

Parmigiano Reggiano

(Contains: Milk)

20

Wild Rocket

12

Balsamic Glaze

(Contains: Sulphites)

Not included in your delivery

½

Salt for the Breadcrumbs

2

Water for the Breadcrumbs

1

Sugar for the Sauce

200

Water for the Sauce

1

Olive Oil for the Garlic Bread

Nutritional information

Energy (kcal)997 kcal
Energy (kJ)4171 kJ
Fat38.5 g
of which saturates15.2 g
Carbohydrate106 g
of which sugars13.8 g
Protein57.8 g
Salt4.8 g
Always refer to the product label for the most accurate ingredient and allergen information.

Utensils

Large Bowl
Garlic Press
Large Saucepan
Baking Tray
Pan
Colander

Cooking Instructions and Tips

Get Prepping
1

Preheat your oven to 220°C/200°C fan/gas mark 7.

Bring a large saucepan of water to the boil with 1/2 tsp salt. Peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press).

In a large bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, Italian herbs, salt and water for the breacrumbs (see pantry for both amount) and one third of the garlic.

Make your Meatballs
2

Add the beef mince to the breadcrumbs. Season with pepper and mix together with your hands.

Roll into even-sized balls, 5 per person, and pop them onto a large baking tray.

Bake the meatballs on the top shelf of your oven until browned on the outside and cooked through, 12-15 mins. IMPORTANT: Wash your hands and equipment after handling raw mince. The meatballs are cooked when no longer pink in the middle.

Once cooked, remove from the oven.

Cook the Spaghetti
3

Meanwhile, add the spaghetti to the pan of boiling water and bring back to the boil. Cook until tender, 8 mins.

Once cooked, drain in a colander and pop back in the pan. Drizzle with oil and stir to stop it sticking together.

While the spaghetti cooks, heat a drizzle of oil in a large frying pan on medium-high heat.

Simmer the Sauce
4

Once the pan is hot, add the bacon lardons. Stir-fry until golden, 4-5 mins. IMPORTANT: Wash your hands and equipment after handling raw meat. Cook lardons thoroughly.

Add half the remaining garlic and stir-fry for 30 secs.

Stir in the passata (see ingredients for amount), red wine jus paste, sugar and water for the sauce (see pantry for both amounts). Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until thickened, 5-6 mins.

Garlic Bread Time
5

Meanwhile, halve the ciabatta and lay onto a baking tray, cut-side up. Spread over the remaining garlic and drizzle with the olive oil for the garlic bread (see pantry for amount).

Bake on the top shelf of your oven until golden, 6-7 mins.

When everything's ready, add the meatballs and cooked spaghetti to the sauce. Toss to coat, then simmer until piping hot, 1-2 mins. Add splash of water if it's a little dry.

Finish and Serve
6

Stir the cheese through your ultimate spaghetti and meatballs, then remove from the heat and share between your bowls.

Drizzle the rocket with the balsamic glaze and serve alongside.

Pop the garlic bread on the side to finish.

Enjoy!

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