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Smoky boerewors meatball pasta

By TASTE

Serves 4 to 6

Difficulty Easy

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cooking Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

500 g spaghetti
750 g Grabouw boerewors
1 T oil
100 g diced wood-smoked bacon
1 t Woolworths hot seasoning (optional)
400 g baked beans
410 g peeled and diced tomatoes
60 g mild Cheddar, grated

Method

1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain, reserving 2 cups of the cooking water, and set aside.
2. Remove the meat from the boerewors casing and roll into small balls. Heat the oil in a large saucepan over a medium heat and fry the meatballs and bacon until well browned. Add the seasoning and sauté for a further minute.
3. Add the baked beans, tomatoes and reserved pasta water, cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Serve piled on the spaghetti and sprinkle with the cheese.
Cook’s note: Omit the spaghetti and top with mash for a meatball cottage pie.

Cost per serving 6: R28.37*

*Prices calculated in December 2022

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