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Beef Meatballs & UCOOK Napoletana Sauce

with fresh basil & Italian-style hard cheese

Beef Quick & Easy

4.6

  • Hands on15 - 20 minutes
  • Overall15 - 20 minutes
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Stomach growling, Chef? Put down the bread and spread, because we’ll show you it’s possible to make a tantalising and tasty meal in under 20 minutes. A steaming bowl of al dente spaghetti pasta, adorned with browned beef meatballs and covered in a rich Napoletana sauce will soon be your dinner reality. Now stop reading and start cooking!

Serving guide

Choose your portion size.

  1. PASTA

    Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Cook the pasta until al dente, 10-12 minutes. Drain and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.

  2. MEATBALLING AROUND

    While the pasta is cooking, place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the meatballs until browned, 2-3 minutes per side. Add the Napoletana sauce and simmer until heated through, 2-3 minutes. Remove from the pan.

  3. PLATE UP

    Bowl up the pasta. Top with the saucy meatballs. Scatter over the cheese and garnish with the torn basil.

  • Spaghetti - 125g

  • Free-range Beef Meatballs - 4

  • UCOOK Napoletana Sauce - 1 unit

  • Grated Italian-style Hard Cheese - 30ml

  • Fresh Basil - 3g

  1. PASTA

    Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Cook the pasta until al dente, 10-12 minutes. Drain and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.

  2. MEATBALLING AROUND

    While the pasta is cooking, place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the meatballs until browned, 2-3 minutes per side. Add the Napoletana sauce and simmer until heated through, 2-3 minutes. Remove from the pan.

  3. PLATE UP

    Bowl up the pasta. Top with the saucy meatballs. Scatter over the cheese and garnish with the torn basil.

  • Spaghetti - 250g

  • Free-range Beef Meatballs - 8

  • UCOOK Napoletana Sauce - 2 units

  • Grated Italian-style Hard Cheese - 60ml

  • Fresh Basil - 5g

  1. PASTA

    Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Cook the pasta until al dente, 10-12 minutes. Drain and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.

  2. MEATBALLING AROUND

    While the pasta is cooking, place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the meatballs until browned, 2-3 minutes per side. Add the Napoletana sauce and simmer until heated through, 3-4 minutes. Remove from the pan.

  3. PLATE UP

    Bowl up the pasta. Top with the saucy meatballs. Scatter over the cheese and garnish with the torn basil.

  • Spaghetti - 375g

  • Free-range Beef Meatballs - 12

  • UCOOK Napoletana Sauce - 3 units

  • Grated Italian-style Hard Cheese - 90ml

  • Fresh Basil - 8g

  1. PASTA

    Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Cook the pasta until al dente, 10-12 minutes. Drain and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.

  2. MEATBALLING AROUND

    While the pasta is cooking, place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the meatballs until browned, 2-3 minutes per side. Add the Napoletana sauce and simmer until heated through, 3-4 minutes. Remove from the pan.

  3. PLATE UP

    Bowl up the pasta. Top with the saucy meatballs. Scatter over the cheese and garnish with the torn basil.

  • Spaghetti - 500g

  • Free-range Beef Meatballs - 16

  • UCOOK Napoletana Sauce - 4 units

  • Grated Italian-style Hard Cheese - 125ml

  • Fresh Basil - 10g

Budget

What this meal costs at Woolies.

Estimated Woolies cost

R64.85

for 4 servings · R16.21 per serving

Pro-rated from each product's pack size. Effectively used; not the full pack price.

Not in the Woolies basket — source these elsewhere:

  • UCOOK Napoletana Sauce
  • Free-range Beef Meatballs

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the preparation time for Beef Meatballs & UCOOK Napoletana Sauce?

The preparation time for Beef Meatballs & UCOOK Napoletana Sauce with fresh basil & Italian-style hard cheese is between 15 and 20 minutes.

What is the total time required to make Beef Meatballs & UCOOK Napoletana Sauce with fresh basil & Italian-style hard cheese?

The total time required to make Beef Meatballs & UCOOK Napoletana Sauce with fresh basil & Italian-style hard cheese is between 15 and 20 minutes.

How many servings does Beef Meatballs & UCOOK Napoletana Sauce provide?

4 servings

What are the main ingredients in Beef Meatballs & UCOOK Napoletana Sauce?

Beef Meatballs, Fresh Basil, Grated Italian-style Hard Cheese, Spaghetti, UCOOK Napoletana Sauce

What is the nutritional information of Beef Meatballs & UCOOK Napoletana Sauce?

Calories: 1106, Carbs: 111 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 59.8 grams, Sugar: 18.5 grams, Salt: 1001 grams

How do I prepare Beef Meatballs & UCOOK Napoletana Sauce?

MEATBALLING AROUND: While the pasta is cooking, place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the meatballs until browned, 2-3 minutes per side. Add the Napoletana sauce and simmer until heated through, 2-3 minutes. Remove from the pan. PLATE UP: Bowl up the pasta. Top with the saucy meatballs. Scatter over the cheese and garnish with the torn basil. PASTA: Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Cook the pasta until al dente, 10-12 minutes. Drain and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.

What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Beef Meatballs & UCOOK Napoletana Sauce?

Beef Meatballs, Fresh Basil, Grated Italian-style Hard Cheese, Spaghetti, UCOOK Napoletana Sauce

How many calories does Beef Meatballs & UCOOK Napoletana Sauce have?

1106 calories

How much fat content does Beef Meatballs & UCOOK Napoletana Sauce have?

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