Cumin Tomato Base Spanish-Style Meatball Pasta

Method

1. Stir cumin into the tomato sauce.
2. In a bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, onion, garlic, salt, and pepper.
3. Form into meatballs and set aside.
4. In a pan, heat olive oil and sauté onion and garlic.
5. Add tomatoes, basil, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes.
6. Add meatballs and simmer for 20 minutes.
7. Cook spaghetti according to package instructions, drain, and toss with a little olive oil.
8. Serve meatballs and sauce over spaghetti, topped with Parmesan if desired.
9. Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.