Name: Pork balls with tomato sauce and spaghetti
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 150g dried spaghetti; 150g pork mince; half small onion, finely sliced; 1 clove garlic (optional), crushed; half tsp dried oregano; 500g passata; 2 tsp tomato purée; freshly ground black pepper

Pork balls with tomato sauce and spaghetti

The meatballs are grilled rather than fried to reduce the fat content.

Serves

Prep

15 minutes

Cook

10 minutes

Nutritional Information:

Each 431g serving contains (excludes serving suggestion)

KCal: 486
Carbs: 70.0g
Fibre: 8.8g
Protein: 27.3g
Fat: 8.8g
(Low)
Saturates: 3.1g
(Low)
Sugars: 14.1g
(Low)
Salt: 0.19g
(Low)
Fruit/Veg Portion: 3

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Ingredients

150g dried spaghetti
150g pork mince
half small onion, finely sliced
1 clove garlic (optional), crushed
half tsp dried oregano
500g passata
2 tsp tomato purée
freshly ground black pepper

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Method

Step 1

Cook the spaghetti according to the packet instructions.

Step 2

Meanwhile, mix together the mince, onion, garlic (if using) and oregano. Season well and shape into 6 balls.

Step 3

Preheat the grill. Place the meatballs onto a baking tray and grill for 6-7 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned and cooked through.

Step 4

Drain the pasta, stir through the passata and tomato purée. Add the meatballs and heat through.

Recipe tips

You could also use beef or lamb mince. For a lower-fat version, use turkey mince.
You can also use wholewheat pasta to keep you fuller for longer.
Freeze in portions with the pork balls in the sauce. Defrost in the fridge or microwave and reheat until piping hot throughout.