Spaghetti Meatballs Aussie Style

• 500 g lean ground beef
• 1 cup breadcrumbs
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 4 spring onions, finely chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic, finely crushed
• 1 carrot, peeled and grated
• 1 tablespoon vegemite
• 1 tablespoon light olive oil
• 810 g crushed tomatoes
• 1/4 cup tomato paste, salt reduced
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon parsley, finely chopped
• black pepper

1. Mix together the beef, breadcrumbs, egg, spring onions, carrot, garlic and Vegemite until well combined. Roll mixture into 24 even sized balls.
2. Heat oil in a large frying pan, add meatballs and cook over a medium heat for 8-10 minutes until golden brown all over. Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, water, oregano, thyme, parsley and pepper tp taste. Bring to the boil, reduce heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until meatballs are cooked through.
3. Serve over spaghetti with the parmesan sprinkled on top.

breadcrumbs, egg, spring onions, garlic, carrot, vegemite, light olive oil, tomatoes, tomato paste, water, oregano, thyme, parsley, black pepper

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/spaghetti-meatballs-aussie-style-395776 (may not work)