Saucy Meatballs in a Noodle Nest

Saucy meatballs + a creative spaghetti nest + cheese =

Ingredients:

340g spaghetti
3 large eggs, divided
1 cups mozzarella, grated
450g beef mince
cup bread crumbs
2 cloves garlic, crushed
2 tbsp freshly chopped parsley, plus more for garnish
1 tin of chopped tomato & onion
1 Knorrox stock cubes Tomato & Onion Flavour
1 cup water
Salt
Black pepper
1 tbsp olive oil

Method:

1. Pre-heat the oven to 180C.

2. Cook the spaghetti for about 8 minutes so they are soft but not entirely cooked.

3. Drain and rinse the spaghetti under cold water.

4. In a large bowl, toss cooled spaghetti with 2 beaten eggs and mozzarella.

5. Spray a muffin tin with cooking spray and using a fork, twirl the spaghetti into the cups, making a nest.

6. Using the bottom of a shot glass, firmly press down to create a well.

7. Bake until set, 10 - 15 minutes. Let cool. (If nests puffed up while baking, press down again with shot glass.)

8. While noodle cups bake, make meatballs: In a large bowl, combine beef mince, bread crumbs, garlic, remaining egg and parsley.

9. Season with salt and pepper. Roll into balls.

10. In a large pan over medium heat, heat oil. Brown meatballs, 4 minutes per side. Pour over the tinned tomato & onion, add Knorrox stock cube, 1 cup of water and allow to simmer for 10 15 minutes.

11. Spoon one meatball into each spaghetti nest, topped with some sauce.

12. Sprinkle with grated cheese and pop back in the oven for 5 minutes or until the cheese has melted.

13. Serve sprinkled with fresh parsley and ENJOY!