Meatballs In Tomato Sauce

Recipe By:

Ardmona

spc.com.au [1]

Prep Time:

25 mins + 20 mins chilling time

Cook Time:

30 mins

Serves:

Makes:

3 1/2 cups or about 30 meatballs

Meatballs are a classic family favourite that all home cooks should have an easy go-to recipe for. Here's our version made with Rich & Thick Basil and Garlic Tomatoes from Ardmona.

Ingredients

500g beef mince (or use a mixture of beef and pork)
1/2 cup flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
1 cup fresh breadcrumbs
1 egg, lightly beaten
2 tbs olive oil
1 small brown onion, finely diced
1 tbs tomato paste
2 x 400g cans Ardmona Rich & Thick Basil & Garlic Tomatoes
1 tsp sugar

Method

Combine mince, parsley, breadcrumbs and egg in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Mix until ingredients are well combined. Using a tablespoon of mixture per meatball, form into small meatballs. Place in a single layer on a tray lined with baking paper, cover and chill for 20 minutes
Heat 1 tbs oil in a large heavy based frying pan. Cook meatballs, in batches, until evenly browned. Remove and set aside
Heat remaining 1 tbs oil in the pan over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring often, for 4-5 minutes until softened. Stir in tomato paste and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add tomatoes, sugar and 1/2 cup water and stir to combine. Cover and bring to the boil. Add meatballs and their cooking juices. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until at desired consistency

Tips & Hints

Serve with pasta, mashed potato or polenta and grated parmesan.