

Asian spaghetti meatballs: Beef meatballs with garlic, soy, and basil in tomato sauce
Spicy beef meatballs in an umami-rich tomato sauce with soy sauce and basil are a perfect combination of classic and Asian flavours. Served with pasta and parmesan, this is a simple dish packed with flavours.
Ingredients
Minced meat:
Tomato sauce:
Preparation
Step 1

400 g minced beef – 2 garlic cloves – 1 tbsp Kikkoman Naturally Brewed Soy Sauce – 1 tbsp Kikkoman Toasted Sesame Oil – 1 tbsp sesame seeds – 1 shallot
Chop the garlic and shallot finely and place them in a bowl with the ground beef, soy sauce, sesame oil, and sesame seeds. Mix well and let the mixture rest for 10 minutes.
Step 2

400 g fresh tomatoes – 1 onion – 1 tbsp sweet paprika – 1 tsp onion powder – 1 jar of prepared pasta sauce with basil – Oil for frying
Chop the onion and fresh tomatoes finely and place them in a heated pot with a little oil. Add the spices, a bit of salt, and pepper, and stir. Let it simmer for a couple of minutes. Add the jar of sauce to the pot along with 100 ml of tap water and stir.
Step 3
400 g pasta
Now take the meat mixture and form small meatballs. Cook them directly in the sauce for about 10 minutes. If the sauce evaporates too much, add a little more water.
Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to the package instructions.
Step 4
Fresh basil for garnish – Freshly grated parmesan cheese
Serve the sauce with freshly cooked pasta, basil, and parmesan cheese.
Recipe-ID: 1424
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