Ingredients
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500 g lean ground beef
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1 cup breadcrumbs
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4 spring onions, finely chopped
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1/2 teaspoon garlic, finely crushed
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1 tablespoon vegemite
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1 tablespoon light olive oil
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810 g crushed tomatoes
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1/4 cup tomato paste, salt reduced
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1/2 cup water
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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1 teaspoon dried thyme
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1 teaspoon parsley, finely chopped
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black pepper
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1 egg, lightly beaten
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1 carrot, peeled and grated
Instructions
- Mix together the beef, breadcrumbs, egg, spring onions, carrot, garlic and Vegemite until well combined. Roll mixture into 24 even sized balls.
- Heat oil in a large frying pan, add meatballs and cook over a medium heat for 8-10 minutes until golden brown all over. Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, water, oregano, thyme, parsley and pepper tp taste. Bring to the boil, reduce heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until meatballs are cooked through.
- Serve over spaghetti with the parmesan sprinkled on top.