eCook Meal
Chipotle Beef Meatballs & Spaghetti
with bell pepper & fresh chives
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.
Serving guide
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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.
Spaghetti - 300g
Beef Meatballs - 12
Onions - 2
Bell Peppers - 2
Tomato Passata - 300ml
Chipotle Chillies In Adobo - 30g
Grated Italian-style Hard Cheese - 90ml
Fresh Chives - 8g
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.
Spaghetti - 400g
Beef Meatballs - 16
Onions - 2
Bell Peppers - 2
Tomato Passata - 400ml
Chipotle Chillies In Adobo - 40g
Grated Italian-style Hard Cheese - 125ml
Fresh Chives - 10g
Budget
What this meal costs at Woolies.
Estimated Woolies cost
R86.12
for 4 servings · R21.53 per serving
Pro-rated from each product's pack size. Effectively used; not the full pack price.
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Fresh Chives needs 10 gSour Cream and Chives Flavoured Potato Crisps 125 g 125 g at R21.99 · 8% of packR1.76
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Grated Italian-style Hard Cheese needs 125 mlPlantLove™ Dairy Free Macadamia Nut Based Grated Hard Cheese 60 g R39.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R39.99
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Onions needs 2Cheese and Onion Rings and Balls Maize Snack 25 g R6.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R6.99
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Bell Peppers needs 2Green Pepper R18.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R18.99
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Spaghetti needs 400 gSpaghetti Pasta 500 g 500 g at R22.99 · 80% of packR18.39
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- Chipotle Chillies In Adobo
- Tomato Passata
- Beef Meatballs
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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, Chipotle Chilli in Adobo, Fresh Chives, Grated Italian-style Hard Cheese, Onion, 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, Chipotle Chilli in Adobo, Fresh Chives, Grated Italian-style Hard Cheese, Onion, 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