Ingredients

Method

• 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

Ingredients

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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