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Easy Spaghetti & Veggie Meatballs
We’re absolutely loving these protein-packed veggie meatballs at Deliciously Ella HQ at the moment. It’s the perfect back-to-school, or work, recipe to cosy up with as the evenings draw in. Both the meatballs and tomato sauce can be made ahead of time, meaning that all you need to do is cook the pasta.
👥 4 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 55 min🔥 Cook: 55 min👤 Deliciously Ella📖 deliciouslyella
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●bowl
- ●oven
- ●frying pan
- ●pan
- ●food processor
- ●casserole dish
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Preheat the oven to 180°C fan / 390°F. Line a large baking tray with baking parchment. Place the dried mushrooms in a small bowl, cover with boiling water and set aside.
2
Warm the olive oil in a large frying pan or shallow casserole dish set over medium heat, add the garlic and cook for 3–⏱️ 4 minutes until golden. Add the onion and a pinch of salt, cook for 15–⏱️ 20 minutes until softened. Transfer to a food processor along with the remaining veggie meatball ingredients; blitz until you have a coarse paste that holds together.
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3
Scoop out a tablespoonful of mixture at a time, shape into a ball and place evenly spaced apart on the baking tray — you should end up with about 16. Place the tray in the oven and cook for 25–⏱️ 30 minutes until crisp on the outside.
4
For the tomato sauce, return the pan to a medium-high heat and warm 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Add the garlic and chilli flakes (if using), cook for 3–⏱️ 4 minutes until golden. Pour in the tomatoes, basil and maple syrup, and simmer for ⏱️ 20 minutes until reduced by half; season generously.
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5
Cook the pasta according to packet instructions until al dente, about 8–⏱️ 9 minutes. Drain, transfer to the tomato sauce and toss together. Gently stir in the meatballs and drizzle over a little olive oil; divide between plates and serve straightaway. Delicious with a crunchy green salad.
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