eCook Meal
Creamy Paprika Beef Meatball Spaghetti
with grated Italian-style cheese
This recipe is destined to save your future dinner frustrations when it comes to meal planning, Chef! Browned beef meatballs is coated in a creamy, NOMU spice-infused sauce, dotted with silky onion, green pepper and tangy sun-dried tomato. Garnished with grated cheese and fresh parsley for that fancy Chef’s touch.
Serving guide
Choose your portion size.
PASTA
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Cook the pasta until al dente, 10-12 minutes. Drain, reserve the pasta water, and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.
MEATBALLS
Place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the meatballs until browned but not cooked through, 5-6 minutes, shifting as they colour. Remove from the pan.
SAUCE
Return the pan to medium heat with a drizzle of oil, if necessary. Fry the Onion and the pepper until lightly golden, 5-6 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the Garlic and the NOMU rub mix, and fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Mix in the cream, the meatballs, the sun-dried tomatoes and 100ml [200ml]|#7DA0D7 of the reserved pasta water. Gently simmer until slightly thickened, 6-8 minutes. In the final 2-3 minutes, mix in the pasta, and cook until combined. Loosen with a splash of water if it's too thick. Remove from the heat and season.
DINNER IS READY
Bowl up the loaded pasta and meatballs. Sprinkle over the cheese and garnish with the parsely. Dig in, Chef!
PASTA
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Cook the pasta until al dente, 10-12 minutes. Drain, reserve the pasta water, and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.
MEATBALLS
Place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the meatballs until browned but not cooked through, 5-6 minutes, shifting as they colour. Remove from the pan.
SAUCE
Return the pan to medium heat with a drizzle of oil, if necessary. Fry the Onion and the pepper until lightly golden, 5-6 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the Garlic and the NOMU rub mix, and fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Mix in the cream, the meatballs, the sun-dried tomatoes and 100ml [200ml]|#7DA0D7 of the reserved pasta water. Gently simmer until slightly thickened, 6-8 minutes. In the final 2-3 minutes, mix in the pasta, and cook until combined. Loosen with a splash of water if it's too thick. Remove from the heat and season.
DINNER IS READY
Bowl up the loaded pasta and meatballs. Sprinkle over the cheese and garnish with the parsely. Dig in, Chef!
PASTA
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Cook the pasta until al dente, 10-12 minutes. Drain, reserve the pasta water, and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.
MEATBALLS
Place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the meatballs until browned but not cooked through, 6-8 minutes, shifting as they colour. Remove from the pan.
SAUCE
Return the pan to medium heat with a drizzle of oil, if necessary. Fry the onions and the peppers until lightly golden, 6-8 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the Garlic and the NOMU rub mix, and fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Mix in the cream, the meatballs, the sun-dried tomatoes, and 300ml [400ml]|#7DA0D7 of the reserved pasta water. Gently simmer until slightly thickened, 10-12 minutes. In the final 3-4 minutes, mix in the pasta, and cook until combined. Loosen with a splash of water if it's too thick. Remove from the heat and season.
DINNER IS READY
Bowl up the loaded pasta and meatballs. Sprinkle over the cheese and garnish with the parsely. Dig in, Chef!
PASTA
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Cook the pasta until al dente, 10-12 minutes. Drain, reserve the pasta water, and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.
MEATBALLS
Place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the meatballs until browned but not cooked through, 6-8 minutes, shifting as they colour. Remove from the pan.
SAUCE
Return the pan to medium heat with a drizzle of oil, if necessary. Fry the onions and the peppers until lightly golden, 6-8 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the Garlic and the NOMU rub mix, and fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Mix in the cream, the meatballs, the sun-dried tomatoes, and 300ml [400ml]|#7DA0D7 of the reserved pasta water. Gently simmer until slightly thickened, 10-12 minutes. In the final 3-4 minutes, mix in the pasta, and cook until combined. Loosen with a splash of water if it's too thick. Remove from the heat and season.
DINNER IS READY
Bowl up the loaded pasta and meatballs. Sprinkle over the cheese and garnish with the parsely. Dig in, Chef!
Budget
What this meal costs at Woolies.
Estimated Woolies cost
R112.85
for 4 servings · R28.21 per serving
Pro-rated from each product's pack size. Effectively used; not the full pack price.
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Sun-dried Tomatoes needs 80 gBulk Salad Tomatoes 1.5 kg 1.5 kg at R45.00 · 5% of packR2.40
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Fresh Parsley needs 10 gGarlic and Parsley Bruschetta 150 g 150 g at R56.99 · 7% of packR3.80
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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 300 gSpaghetti Pasta 500 g 500 g at R22.99 · 60% of packR13.79
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Grated Italian-style Hard Cheese needs 100 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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Fresh Cream needs 200 mlFresh Full Cream Milk 2 L 2 L at R38.99 · 10% of packR3.90
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Garlic Cloves needs 2Baby Potatoes with Garlic & Herb Butter 350 g R22.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R22.99
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- Beef Meatballs
- NOMU Rub Mix
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the preparation time for Creamy Paprika Beef Meatball Spaghetti?
The preparation time for Creamy Paprika Beef Meatball Spaghetti with grated Italian-style cheese is between 20 and 40 minutes.
What is the total time required to make Creamy Paprika Beef Meatball Spaghetti with grated Italian-style cheese?
The total time required to make Creamy Paprika Beef Meatball Spaghetti with grated Italian-style cheese is between 35 and 55 minutes.
How many servings does Creamy Paprika Beef Meatball Spaghetti provide?
4 servings
What are the main ingredients in Creamy Paprika Beef Meatball Spaghetti?
Beef Meatballs, Bell Pepper, Cream, Garlic, Grated Italian-style Hard Cheese, NOMU Rub Mix, Onion, Parsley, Spaghetti, Tomato
What is the nutritional information of Creamy Paprika Beef Meatball Spaghetti?
Calories: 1153, Carbs: 93 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 55.8 grams, Sugar: 22 grams, Salt: 960 grams
How do I prepare Creamy Paprika Beef Meatball Spaghetti?
DINNER IS READY: Bowl up the loaded pasta and meatballs. Sprinkle over the cheese and garnish with the parsely. Dig in, Chef! SAUCE: Return the pan to medium heat with a drizzle of oil, if necessary. Fry the onion and the pepper until lightly golden, 5-6 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the garlic and the NOMU rub mix, and fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Mix in the cream, the meatballs, the sun-dried tomatoes and 100ml [200ml]|#7DA0D7 of the reserved pasta water. Gently simmer until slightly thickened, 6-8 minutes. In the final 2-3 minutes, mix in the pasta, and cook until combined. Loosen with a splash of water if it's too thick. Remove from the heat and season. PASTA: Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Cook the pasta until al dente, 10-12 minutes. Drain, reserve the pasta water, and toss through a drizzle of olive oil. MEATBALLS: Place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the meatballs until browned but not cooked through, 5-6 minutes, shifting as they colour. Remove from the pan.
What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Creamy Paprika Beef Meatball Spaghetti?
Beef Meatballs, Bell Pepper, Cream, Garlic, Grated Italian-style Hard Cheese, NOMU Rub Mix, Onion, Parsley, Spaghetti, Tomato
How many calories does Creamy Paprika Beef Meatball Spaghetti have?
1153 calories
How much fat content does Creamy Paprika Beef Meatball Spaghetti have?
grams