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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