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Meatballs with Protein Pasta

Protein pasta and meatballs in a rich tomato sauce.

Prep time

10 mins

Cook time

25 mins

Serves

Serves 4

Meatballs with Protein Pasta

Per serving

Nutrition values are approximate and may vary depending on the brands and quantities used.

Protein

Approx. 40g

Carbs

Approx. 58g

Fats

Approx. 20g

Calories

Approx. 590 kcal

Ingredients

Protein & fresh

  • 500g lean beef meatballs
  • 1 onion, finely diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 1 small bunch basil (optional)

Cupboard & chilled

  • 300g high-protein pasta
  • 2 tins chopped tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp tomato purée
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 40g grated hard cheese (optional)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Cook it once. Win the week.

Method

  1. 01

    Heat the oil in a wide pan over a medium-high heat. Brown the meatballs for 6–8 minutes, turning regularly until coloured all over.

  2. 02

    Lower the heat, add the onion and cook for 4 minutes. Stir in the garlic, tomato purée and oregano for 1 minute.

  3. 03

    Add the chopped tomatoes, season and simmer for 12–15 minutes until the sauce is rich and the meatballs reach 75°C in the centre.

  4. 04

    Cook the protein pasta in well-salted boiling water according to the packet instructions. Reserve a splash of cooking water, then drain.

  5. 05

    Toss the pasta through the sauce, loosening with cooking water if needed. Divide between four portions and finish with basil and cheese.

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