Meatballs in Tomato Mint Sauce
The meatballs are also made with chicken, meat, pork, vegetables, beef etc. This is a simple meatball recipe in tomato mint sauce prepared in the oven.
Cook Time
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Ready in: 35 min
Yields: Serves 4-6 persons
Ingredients
- 500 G Mince
- 375 G Fresh Breadcrumbs
- 1 Onion, Chopped
- 1 Clove Garlic, Crushed
- 1 Large Egg, Lightly Beaten
- 15 Ml Worcestershire sauce
- 15 Ml Tomato Sauce
- 60 G Freshly Mixed Herbs, Chopped
- 15 G Ground Black Pepper
- 1 Small Onion, Chopped
- 15 G Pine Nuts
- 15 G Butter
- 250 G Tomato Puree
- 15 G Mint, Chopped
- 30 G Parmesan cheese, Grated
Method
- Place mince, breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, egg, Worcestershire sauce, tomato sauce, herbs and pepper in a large bowl and mix well.
- Roll mixture into 2.5 cm balls.
- Place half the meatballs onto a paper towel lined dinner plate, evenly spaced.
- Cook on MEDIUM-HIGH for 3-4 minutes, turning halfway through cooking.
- Set aside.
- Repeat above procedure with remaining meatballs.
- Place onion, pine nuts and butter in a 500 ml jug and cook on HIGH for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add tomato puree and mint and stir well.
- Place meatballs and sauce in a 2-litre dish and combine gently.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and heat on MEDIUM-HIGH for 4-5 minutes.
Approximate Values
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Serving size: 1/6 | |
| Calories | 210 |
| Calories from Fat | 216 |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Fat 24 g | 37% |
| Saturated fat 2 g | 10% |
| Unsaturated fat 9 g | |
| Carbohydrates 7 g | 2% |
| Sugar 2 g | |
| Fiber 1 g | 4% |
| Protein 18 g | 36% |
| Cholesterol 105 mg | 35% |
| Sodium 150 mg | 6% |
| * The Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet, so your values may change depending on your calorie needs. The values here may not be 100% accurate because the recipes have not been professionally evaluated nor have they been evaluated by the U.S. FDA. | |
