FIRST MEAL
FIRST HOME, FIRST MEAL
Here is a delicious traybake created by Theo Michaels, chef, presenter and award-winning author.Theo says, "It's the perfect first time meal – whack it in the oven, all raw, put your feet up on some unpacked boxes and enjoy your first meal in your first home! I created a version of this recipe during March 2020 when me and the kids started hosting our live ‘cook-alongs’ during lockdown. It’s become a firm favourite for families around the world; I hope you enjoy it as much as we do! What makes it special is everything is cooked in the oven from scratch (including the spaghetti from raw!)"
METHOD 1
ALL-IN-ONE SPAGHETTI & MEATBALL TRAYBAKE
INGREDIENTS (Serves 4)
Select a high-sided roasting tin – just big enough for a snug t for the pasta. (I use an 8x12inch Pyrex dish that's just big enough to t the spaghetti in). Pre-heat the oven to 200°C (fan) or gas mark 7/425°F/220°C. Break up the mincemeat and season with a pinch of salt, pepper, dried oregano, a few pinches of chopped parsley and the smoked paprika. Roll the mixture into a dozen balls of equal size and reserve. Put the spaghetti into the high- sided baking tray with all the remaining ingredients (make sure the chicken stock is hot) and use a fork to incorporate all the ingredients together. The spaghetti should be submerged about 1cm below the liquid. Dot the meatballs on top and place into pre-heated oven for 30 minutes, then rest for ve minutes out of the oven (don’t skip this bit as it nishes the cooking). Garnish with chopped fresh parsley, lift the spaghetti with tongs to incorporate it all together and serve. Note – if it’s too thick add a splash of hot water, or if it's too loose place it back in the oven for ve minutes.
320g spaghetti 1 onion, diced 3 cloves garlic, sliced 60ml olive oil 1x 400g canned cherry tomatoes 650ml hot chicken stock (1 bouillon cube) 1 tbsp tomato puree Pinch chilli akes Few sprigs at leaf parsley, chopped 400g beef mince
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1 tbsp dried oregano 1 tsp smoked paprika
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Theo’s Family Kitchen by Theo Michaels, published by Ryland Peters &
Small (£20). Photography
by Mowie Kay © Ryland Peters & Small
80 First Time Buyer April/May 2024
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