Ingredients

• 750g lean beef mince
• 1 medium brown onion
• 1/3 cup basmati rice
• 1/3 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
• ¼ cup finely chopped basil
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 1 carrot
• 1 zucchini
• 700ml bottle of passata (pureed tomatoes)
• 1 cup chicken stock
• 4-6 extra zucchinis and carrots to serve (or pasta)

Directions

1. Grate onion,  one carrot and one zucchini
2. In a bowl mix mince, onion, rice, cheese, basil, egg and grated carrot and zucchini
3. Roll into balls and place on a plate. Cover and refrigerate for 10 minutes
4. Heat passata and stock in a large pot and bring to the boil
5. Add balls and reduce heat to a simmer. Cook for about 25 minutes or until rice is soft
6. Serve on a bed of carrot and zucchini noodles. To make noodles grate, peel or use a Foost spiraliser

Notes

We love this recipe served with a colourful side salad or a cob of corn! Porcupines are great to freeze- we just make a double batch and keep them for the busy nights.