Yields
50-60 people
Prep time
15 mins
Cook time
15-20 mins
Ingredients:
For The Pasta:
- 7.2 kg Sunblest Spaghetti
For The Meatballs:
- 13.5 kg beef mince
- 18 eggs
- 54 tbsp fresh basil, 810 g; extra for garnish
- 54 tbsp fresh parsley, 810 g; finely chopped
- 36 tbsp dried oregano, 270 g
- 36 tbsp salt, 540 g, adjust to taste
- 36 tbsp black pepper, 216 g, adjust to taste
- 36 garlic cloves, minced
- 4.5 cups Water, 1 litre
- 13.5 cups, breadcrumbs, 2–2.5 kg
- 18 carrots, coarsely grated, medium size
- 9 cups Parmesan cheese, 1.35 kg; extra for garnish
For The Sauce:
- 36 tins tomato & onion, 14.5 kg
Method
1. Preheat oven to 180°C.
2. Mix beef, breadcrumbs, egg, herbs, salt, pepper, garlic, carrot, parmesan, and water. Don’t overwork.
3. Shape into golf-ball sized meatballs; bake in batches for 10 min, turn, then bake another 10 min until lightly browned.
4. Cook spaghetti in batches; drain.
5. Heat tomato & onion sauce in large pans; add meatballs, cover, and simmer 10 min until cooked through.
6. Serve over spaghetti; garnish with fresh basil and extra parmesan.
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