MEATBALLS AND ZUCCHINI NOODLES (ZOODLES)
- Prep time 5Min
- Cook time 10Min
- Technique Sear
- Meat Beef
- Cut Ground
- Serves 4
Eat healthy - guilt free! Lean beef combined with incredibly fresh and healthy alternative to pasta: Zoodles.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 500 g lean beef mince
- 1 small brown onion, finely diced
- 1/4 cup basil leaves, finely chopped plus extra small leaves, to serve
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 400 g napolitana pasta sauce
- 3 medium zucchini, spiralised into zoodles
- 1/4 cup shaved or finely grated parmesan
- Baby rocket salad and lemon wedges, to serve
Method
Instructions
1. In a large bowl combine the mince, onion and chopped basil. Season and roll into heaped tablespoon sized meatballs (makes approximately 20 balls).
2. In a large non-stick frying pan, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Cook the meatballs for 6 to 7 minutes, browning on all sides. Add the pasta sauce and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, or until slightly reduced and heated through.
3. Add the zoodles, and toss to coat.
4. Place meatballs and zoodles into bowls, top with parmesan and basil leaves and serve with baby rocket and lemon wedges, if desired.