Billy Law’s Giant Cheesy Meatball & Spaghetti | Australian Beef - Recipes, Cooking Tips and More

Ingredients

• 800g lean beef mince
• 3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
• 1 tbsp Italian seasoning mix
• 1 tsp dried chilli flakes
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• 4 bocconcini balls (or mozzarella)
• 2 tbsps olive oil, for cooking
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 large onion, peeled and finely diced
• 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
• 140g tomato paste
• 2 (400g) cans crushed tomatoes
• 2 bay leaves
• 3 sprigs of thyme, leaves only
• 1 packet (500g) spaghetti
• Parmesan cheese, to serve
• 3-4 parsley leaves, fine chopped