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Cheesy meatballs with spaghetti

Ingredients

• 500g lean beef mince
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 1 cup grated tasty cheese
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup chopped basil
• 1 tbs olive oil
• 570g jar tomato, onion & basil chunky sauc
• 400g dried spaghetti
• Basil leaves to serve

Method

1. Combine mince, egg, cheese, onion and basil. Season and roll into balls.
2. Heat oil in a large non-stick frying pan. Cook half the meatballs for 4 – 5 minutes. Remove and repeat.
3. Return the meatballs to the pan and pour over sauce. Cover, cook over a medium heat for 20 minutes or until cooked through.
4. Cook spaghetti in a large pot of boiling water, as per packet directions.
5. Drain and place in bowl. Spoon over meatballs and sauce. Serve with basil leaves.

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