Dinner Recipes
Meatballs in Tomato Sauce
Italian comfort food at its best. The wheel is not treivented in this recipe and the flavours will be very familiar. The health scale is tipped by using less and healthy alternative ingredients to the original. Always make sure that ingredients are chosen to serve a spesific goal in a meaningful way when cooking.
Nutrition Information
Energy
411 kcal
Protein
35 g
Carbs
14 g
Sugar
8 g
Fat
24 g
Fibre
3.3 g
Serves: 4
Portion size: 4 meatballs & ½ cup of tomato sauce
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 35 minutes
Equipment
Cutting board
Mixing bowl
Knife
Measuring spoon
Measuring cup Pan Pot
Ingredients
Meatballs
500g lean minced beef
1 tbsp fresh rosemary, finely shopped
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
1 tsp fresh thyme, finely chopped
1 tsp tumeric, ground
1 tsp coriander, ground
2 tbsp quinoa, cooked
½ red onion, finely chopped
1 tbsp black garlic or 3 cloves
Sauce
2 cans diced Italian tomatoes
1 can tomato paste
1 tbsp basil pesto (optional)
Salt and pepper
Method
- Mix together all the ingredients for the meatballs in a mixing bowl and combine well.
- Roll the mince mixture into small balls using your hands (approximately a heaped tablespoon of mince per ball)
- Heat up a non-stick pan and place the meatballs into the pan. Leave to brown before gently loosening and then turning to the other side. Repeat until all sides are brown.
- Pour the tomato sauce over the meatballs and allow to cook over a low heat for 10 minutes.
- Drizzle Liviane Extra Virgin Olive Oil over the top to finish of and garnish with some fresh basil.
- Serve with whole wheat pasta or brown rice and enjoy as the ultimate comfort meal.
Disclaimer
The recipes provided on this website are intended to be used by healthy individuals who will still use some discretion when it comes to their personal needs and requirements. While we make every effort to ensure that the information we provide is accurate, we cannot guarantee that it is free from errors or omissions. It is the responsibility of the reader to check the ingredients and ensure that they are suitable for their specific dietary requirements. We recommend that you consult with a qualified healthcare professional if you are unsure of any allergies, sensitivities, or intolerances. Additionally, while we provide suggestions for ingredient substitutions, it is up to the reader to determine whether these substitutions are appropriate for their specific dietary needs.
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Wilna Eksteen
Registered Dietitian
