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This is another simple and straightforward recipe for the 9jafoodie 30-minute meal series. Spaghetti and meatballs is a classic Italian combination that is pleasing to kids and adults alike. I made use of ground turkey in my version, feel free to use ground beef or ground pork if you prefer.

I know the ingredients list looks a little long but it’s really not, I promise. Most of them are repeated. I only sectioned off the list to make the recipe a little easier to approach.

 

Spaghetti and Meatballs
Recipe Type: Main
Author: 9jaFOODie
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Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • For the meatballs:
  • 2 cups ground beef or ground turkey
  • 1 cube maggi
  • Salt – to taste
  • ½ teaspoon black or Cameroon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon ground garlic (or 2 minced cloves)
  • ¼ cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 large egg
  • Other
  • 1 handful raw spaghetti
  • 4 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
  • 1/3 cup sliced onions
  • 4 large tomatoes (chopped)
  • 1 cup Tomato or https://www.9jafoodie.com/roasted-no-boil-base-for-nigerian-stew/
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 teaspoon curry
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • 1 teaspoon basil (optional)
  • Salt & Maggi – to taste
Instructions
  1. Place a large pan on medium-high heat, add in 5-6 cups of water and bring to a rolling boil. Add in some salt, a little oil and the spaghetti. Boil pasta briefly for 10 minutes. Drain and set aside
While pasta is boiling:
  1. Thoroughly combine all ingredients for the meatballs. Portion out one tablespoon of mix at a time and roll between your palms to form a ball. Set aside and repeat until all formed.
  2. Place a large pot on medium heat and heat up oil. Add in the meatballs. Fry until brown on all sides. Add the onions and fry until fragrant.
  3. Add the tomatoes and left over ingredients excluding pasta and cook for 10 minute. Add in pasta. Combine. Cover and simmer for another 5 minutes.
  4. Serve and enjoy