No knives needed at the dinner table tonight, Chef! As you swirl strands of al dente spaghetti onto your spoon, coated in a rich tomato passata sauce, you will immediately appreciate the aromatic layers of Italian flavours that greet your senses. Made with silky onion, crunchy bell pepper & chipotle chillies, this lipsmacking liquid is used to cook the beef meatballs in. Served with gratings of Italian-style cheese & delicate chives.
Chipotle Beef Meatballs & Spaghetti
Chipotle Beef Meatballs & Spaghetti
with bell pepper & fresh chives
Hands on Time: 15 - 35 minutes
Overall Time: 35 - 55 minutes
Ingredients:
- Beef Meatballs
- Bell Pepper
- Bell Peppers
- Chipotle Chillies in Adobo
- Fresh Chives
- Grated Italian-style Hard Cheese
- Onion
- Onions
- Spaghetti
- Tomato Passata
From your kitchen:
- Oil (cooking, olive or coconut)
- Seasoning (salt & pepper)
- Water
- Sugar/Sweetener/Honey
AN ITALIAN STAPLE
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Cook the pasta until al dente, 10-12 minutes. Drain, reserving a cup of pasta water, and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.
MMMEATBALLS
While the pasta is cooking, place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the meatballs until cooked through, 8-10 minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside.
PASTA SAUCE
Add the Onion and peppers and fry until lightly charred but still crunchy, 1-2 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the passata, 150ml [300ml]|#7DA0D7 of water, the chipotle chillies (to taste), a sweetener (to taste), and seasoning. Cover and simmer until reduced and thickening, 10-12 minutes. In the final 1-2 minutes, return the meatballs to the pan to heat through. Loosen with the reserved pasta water if too thick and remove from the heat.
GARNISH & GRAB A PLATE
Bowl up the Spaghetti and smother in the chipotle beef meatballs and sauce. Sprinkle over the hard cheese and garnish with the chives.
AN ITALIAN STAPLE
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Cook the pasta until al dente, 10-12 minutes. Drain, reserving a cup of pasta water, and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.
MMMEATBALLS
While the pasta is cooking, place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the meatballs until cooked through, 8-10 minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside.
PASTA SAUCE
Add the Onion and peppers and fry until lightly charred but still crunchy, 1-2 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the passata, 150ml [300ml]|#7DA0D7 of water, the chipotle chillies (to taste), a sweetener (to taste), and seasoning. Cover and simmer until reduced and thickening, 10-12 minutes. In the final 1-2 minutes, return the meatballs to the pan to heat through. Loosen with the reserved pasta water if too thick and remove from the heat.
GARNISH & GRAB A PLATE
Bowl up the Spaghetti and smother in the chipotle beef meatballs and sauce. Sprinkle over the hard cheese and garnish with the chives.
AN ITALIAN STAPLE
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Cook the pasta until al dente, 10-12 minutes. Drain, reserving a cup of pasta water, and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.
MMMEATBALLS
While the pasta is cooking, place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the meatballs until cooked through, 8-10 minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside.
PASTA SAUCE
Add the Onion and peppers and fry until lightly charred but still crunchy, 1-2 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the passata, 450ml [600ml]|#7DA0D7 of water, the chipotle chillies (to taste), a sweetener (to taste), and seasoning. Cover and simmer until reduced and thickening, 12-15 minutes. In the final 2-3 minutes, return the meatballs to the pan to heat through. Loosen with the reserved pasta water if too thick and remove from the heat.
GARNISH & GRAB A PLATE
Bowl up the Spaghetti and smother in the chipotle beef meatballs and sauce. Sprinkle over the hard cheese and garnish with the chives.
AN ITALIAN STAPLE
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Cook the pasta until al dente, 10-12 minutes. Drain, reserving a cup of pasta water, and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.
MMMEATBALLS
While the pasta is cooking, place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the meatballs until cooked through, 8-10 minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside.
PASTA SAUCE
Add the Onion and peppers and fry until lightly charred but still crunchy, 1-2 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the passata, 450ml [600ml]|#7DA0D7 of water, the chipotle chillies (to taste), a sweetener (to taste), and seasoning. Cover and simmer until reduced and thickening, 12-15 minutes. In the final 2-3 minutes, return the meatballs to the pan to heat through. Loosen with the reserved pasta water if too thick and remove from the heat.
GARNISH & GRAB A PLATE
Bowl up the Spaghetti and smother in the chipotle beef meatballs and sauce. Sprinkle over the hard cheese and garnish with the chives.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the preparation time for Chipotle Beef Meatballs & Spaghetti?
The preparation time for Chipotle Beef Meatballs & Spaghetti with bell pepper & fresh chives is between 15 and 35 minutes.
What is the total time required to make Chipotle Beef Meatballs & Spaghetti with bell pepper & fresh chives?
The total time required to make Chipotle Beef Meatballs & Spaghetti with bell pepper & fresh chives is between 35 and 55 minutes.
How many servings does Chipotle Beef Meatballs & Spaghetti provide?
4 servings
What are the main ingredients in Chipotle Beef Meatballs & Spaghetti?
Beef Meatballs, Bell Pepper, Bell Peppers, Chipotle Chillies in Adobo, Fresh Chives, Grated Italian-style Hard Cheese, Onion, Onions, Spaghetti, Tomato Passata
What is the nutritional information of Chipotle Beef Meatballs & Spaghetti?
Calories: 1070, Carbs: 102 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 58.2 grams, Sugar: 20.6 grams, Salt: 351 grams
How do I prepare Chipotle Beef Meatballs & Spaghetti?
GARNISH & GRAB A PLATE: Bowl up the spaghetti and smother in the chipotle beef meatballs and sauce. Sprinkle over the hard cheese and garnish with the chives. PASTA SAUCE: Add the onion and peppers and fry until lightly charred but still crunchy, 1-2 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the passata, 150ml [300ml]|#7DA0D7 of water, the chipotle chillies (to taste), a sweetener (to taste), and seasoning. Cover and simmer until reduced and thickening, 10-12 minutes. In the final 1-2 minutes, return the meatballs to the pan to heat through. Loosen with the reserved pasta water if too thick and remove from the heat. MMMEATBALLS: While the pasta is cooking, place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the meatballs until cooked through, 8-10 minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside. AN ITALIAN STAPLE: Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Cook the pasta until al dente, 10-12 minutes. Drain, reserving a cup of pasta water, and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.
What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Chipotle Beef Meatballs & Spaghetti?
Beef Meatballs, Bell Pepper, Bell Peppers, Chipotle Chillies in Adobo, Fresh Chives, Grated Italian-style Hard Cheese, Onion, Onions, Spaghetti, Tomato Passata
How many calories does Chipotle Beef Meatballs & Spaghetti have?
1070 calories
How much fat content does Chipotle Beef Meatballs & Spaghetti have?
grams
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