#[0] give me a spaghetti recipe with onion, red bell pepper, eggplant, tomato sauce, carrot and meatballs in metric units. With difficulty level moderate.
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Sure, here is a recipe that fits your requirements:
Spaghetti with Meatballs and Vegetables Recipe:
Ingredients:
- 400g spaghetti
- 500g minced beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 eggplant, chopped
- 1 carrot, chopped
- 500ml tomato sauce
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
For the Meatballs:
- 300g minced beef
- 1 onion, grated
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
1. In a large pot, cook the spaghetti according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
2. In a separate pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened.
3. Add the chopped red bell pepper, eggplant, and carrot to the pot and cook for another 5-7 minutes until vegetables are slightly tender.
4. Add the tomato sauce to the pot, and stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
5. In a bowl, mix together the minced beef, grated onion, egg, breadcrumbs, oregano, salt, and pepper.
6. Shape the mixture into meatballs about 2-3cm in diameter.
7. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the meatballs to the skillet, and cook for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally to brown all sides.
8. Add the cooked meatballs to the pot with the tomato sauce and vegetables. Stir to combine and let simmer for 5-10 minutes.
9. Serve the spaghetti topped with the meatballs and vegetables. Enjoy!
Difficulty level: Moderate. This recipe involves some preparation and cooking time, but is suitable for intermediate cooks.