Bolognese-Style Beef Meatballs
with Spaghetti & Cheddar Cheese | Serves 2
- Wheat
- Gluten
- Milk
- Wheat
- Gluten
- May contain traces of allergens
- Eggs
- Soy
Is there anything better than a big bowl of spaghetti and meatballs? Our quick and easy version is bursting full of flavour, and we even managed to sneak in some hidden veg! Which makes this the perfect mid-week dinner for the kids.
Ingredients
1 sachet
Garlic & Herb Seasoning
1 packet
Tomato Sugo
(May be present: Wheat, Gluten)
1 packet
Spaghetti
(Contains: Wheat, Gluten; May be present: Eggs, Soy)
1 packet
Baby Spinach Leaves
1 packet
Shredded Cheddar Cheese
(Contains: Milk; )
250 g
Beef Mince
1
Carrot
2
Garlic
1 packet
Fine Breadcrumbs
(Contains: Wheat, Gluten; )
1 sachet
Chicken-Style Stock Powder
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
• Grate carrot (see ingredients). Roughly chop baby spinach leaves. Finely chop garlic. • In a medium bowl, combine beef mince, garlic & herb seasoning, fine breadcrumbs, carrot and the egg. • Using damp hands, roll heaped spoonfuls of beef mixture into small meatballs (4-5 per person). Transfer to a plate.
• Half-fill a large saucepan with water, then add a generous pinch of salt and bring to the boil. Cook spaghetti, uncovered, over high heat until ‘al dente’, 10 minutes. • Reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water, then drain and return cooked spaghetti to the saucepan.
• While the pasta is cooking, heat a large frying pan over medium-high heat with a generous drizzle of olive oil. • Cook meatballs, turning, until browned and cooked through, 8-10 minutes (cook in batches if pan is getting crowded). Transfer to a plate. • Wipe out frying pan, then return to medium-low heat with a drizzle of olive oil. Cook garlic until fragrant, 1 minute. • Add tomato sugo, chicken-style stock powder, baby spinach leaves, cooked meatballs and reserved pasta water. Cook until slightly reduced, 1-2 minutes. • Remove pan from heat, add cooked spaghetti and the butter and toss to combine. Season to taste.
• Divide spaghetti and meatballs between bowls. • Spoon over any remaining sauce and sprinkle with shredded Cheddar cheese to serve. Enjoy!
Little cooks: Kids can add the finishing touch by sprinkling the cheese on top.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Feb 2026- Flavour: Customers loved the tasty and wholesome meatballs, with adults particularly enjoying the flavourings.
- Ease of prep: Many found this recipe simple to prepare, with some noting it's easy enough to cook with children.
- Suggestions: Consider adding fresh tomatoes to bulk up the sauce and enhance its texture.
- Next-day meals: The recipe makes a generous amount, with some finding it enough for three people or leftovers.
- Kid-friendly: Parents appreciated the hidden vegetables and overall appeal for children, though some kids disliked the meatball seasoning.
