Rich Tomato Tuna Meatballs with Spaghetti

Name: Rich Tomato Tuna Meatballs with Spaghetti
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 200 g durum wheat spaghetti; 15 ml sunflower oil; 1 small onion, finely diced; 1 tin (410g) chopped tomatoes; 300 ml water; 48 g sachet Knorr Dry Cook-In Sauce tomato base; 2 x 170 gram tins canned tuna in brine, drained; 15 ml Robertsons Italian herbs; ½ cup breadcrumbs; 45 ml grated Parmesan cheese; 1 egg, lightly beaten; 1 lemon, zest and juice; 30 ml sunflower oil

4 People
35 min.
easy

A wholesome alternative to beef these tasty tuna meatballs with a rich and flavourful tomato sauce can be served with any type of pasta or starch.

Ingredients

200 g durum wheat spaghetti
15 ml sunflower oil
1 small onion, finely diced
1 tin (410g) chopped tomatoes
300 ml water
48 g sachet Knorr Dry Cook-In Sauce tomato base
2 x 170 gram tins canned tuna in brine, drained
15 ml Robertsons Italian herbs
½ cup breadcrumbs
45 ml grated Parmesan cheese
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 lemon, zest and juice
30 ml sunflower oil

Cooking Method

Preheat oven to 180 C
Bring a large pot of water to the boil and cook the spaghetti until al dente (cooked but firm to the bite) then drain and set aside
Heat oil in a pan and fry the onion until soft
Add the tinned tomatoes, water and stir in the contents of the sachet of Knorr Dry Cook-In Sauce Tomato Base.
Allow to simmer for 10 minutes on a low heat stirring frequently
In the meantime, begin to prepare the tuna meatballs
Place the tuna, Robertsons Italian Herbs, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, lemon zest and juice into a bowl and mix well then season with salt and pepper
Shape into meatballs and place onto a greased oven tray and drizzle with oil
Bake in the oven at 180 C for 10 minutes then transfer to the pan with the tomato sauce and allow to simmer for a further 5 minutes to absorb all the rich flavours
Serve with spaghetti topped with extra grated Parmesan cheese