Spaghetti Meatballs (Baked in Sauce)

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Prepare couscous Place couscous in a bowl. Pour over hot water, cover, and let sit for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.

Step 2

Make meatballs Add mince, egg, garlic, onion, salt, pepper, herbs, and couscous to a bowl. Mix gently until just combined. Form into golf ball–sized meatballs.

Step 3

Prepare sauce Preheat oven to 180°C.Pour sauce into a baking dish. If making from scratch, mix all sauce ingredients directly in the dish.

Step 4

Assemble Place raw meatballs into the sauce. Spoon sauce over each one.

Step 5

Bake Cover with foil or lid and bake for 25–30 minutes.Remove cover and bake another 10–15 minutes until sauce thickens and meatballs are cooked through.

Step 6

Cook pasta Boil spaghetti in salted water until al dente. Reserve a little pasta water before draining.

Step 7

Serve Toss pasta with some sauce. Top with meatballs and extra sauce. Add cheese if desired.