Meatballs in Tomato Sauce

* Exported from MasterCook *

Meatballs in Tomato Sauce

Recipe By : Tesco Chef's Club, Brian Turner, 1997
Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :1:20
Categories : Main Courses Mince
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Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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--- FOR THE MEATBALLS ---
500 g steak mince
25 g white breadcrumbs
25 g freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 tbsp dried mixed herbs
1 medium egg -- beaten
1 clove garlic -- crushed
salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tbsp olive oil -- ...or...
--- FOR THE SAUCE ---
1 tbsp olive oil
1 onion -- finely chopped
2 cloves garlic -- crushed
1 red pepper -- deseeded fine choppd
1 yellow pepper -- deseeded fine choppd
2 tsp tomato puree
397 g can chopped tomatoes
4 tbsp fresh parsley -- chopped
3 tbsp water
salt and freshly ground black pepper

1. Preheat the oven to 180C/350F/Gas 4. Place all the meatball ingredients
apart from the oil into a bowl, and combine thoroughly. Divide the mixture
into twelve and shape into balls. Leave them to rest for approximately 30
minutes.

2. Place the oil in a large frying pan and heat on the hob. Add the
meatballs and cook for 3-5 minutes until lightly browned. Remove the
meatballs from the heat, and placein an ovenproof dish.

3. Meanwhile to make the sauce, heat the oil in a frying pan and fry the
onion and garlic for 2-3 minutes until softened. Add the peppers and saute
for a further 2-3 minutes. Add all the remaining ingredients and bring to
the boil. Season well.

4. pour the sauce over the meatballs, cover and cook in the centre of the
oven for 30 minutes. Serve with rice or pasta and salad.


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Suggested Wine: Tesco Marchese Sicilian Red
Serving Ideas : Rice or pasta and salad

NOTES : Serves 4 (500g mince)
Preparation time: 20 minutes, plus 30 minutes resting
Cooking time: 30 mins

Brian Turner: This combination of good steak mince, cheese and herbs in a
tomato sauce makes a mouthwatering dish that I just love

When cooking with mince, always start with a lot of heat and turn it down
later. This gives the meat an attractive brown appearance.

Mince works well with added flavours, such as those found in cottage pie,
meat sauce and lasagne and home made burgers which have long been a
favourite of mine.

Try serving this recipe with a fresh green salad for a tasty evening meal
the family will enjoy.

Wine Notes, Alice King: What I love about meatballs is their earthy, rustic
herby flavour. So accordingly I’d look for an accompanying wine with those
characteristics. Tesco Marchese Sicilian Red is ideal with all the
aforementioned attributes, plus a deliciously fruity flavour of cooked
raspberries and a touch of vanilla. On the finish, a rustic cherry stone