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Meatballs In Rich Tomato Sauce

Description

Both children and adults alike will fall in love with this recipe for Italian Meatballs.

Prep time: 20 mins

Cook time: 22 mins

Serves: 4

Ingredients

  • 350g veal mince
  • 350g pork mince
  • 2 slices bread, torn and soaked in 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 onion, peeled and finely chopped
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 2 tablespoons shredded parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
  • Grated rind of 1 lemon
  • Sauce:
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic, peeled and crushed
  • 3 ripe tomatoes, remove skin and chop tomatoes
  • ⅓ cup Leggo’s Tomato Paste
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves

Instructions

Step 1

Place veal and pork mince into a large bowl, add soaked bread, ½ the quantity of chopped onion, beaten egg, parmesan cheese, parsley, lemon rind and season with salt and pepper. Form into 8 balls or smaller if preferred.

Step 2

Heat olive oil in a non-stick frying pan, add meatballs and cook for 8-10 minutes, turning frequently. Remove from pan and set aside.

Step 3

Add garlic and remaining onion to pan and cook for 2 minutes, stir in tomatoes, Leggo’s Tomato Paste, water and thyme. Return meatballs to pan, cover and simmer for 10 minutes stirring occasionally. Serve over cooked pasta.

Tasty Tip!

Serve with long pasta such as pappardelle, fettuccine or tagliatelle.

Meatballs In Rich Tomato Sauce
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