Meatballs in tomato sauce: Traditional taste with a modern twist
Meatballs are a dish that almost everyone knows. These are small balls of meat, prepared from various types of minced meat, seasoned and baked or fried until golden. They are a popular dish in many countries around the world, with their own regional variations and versions. One of the most popular and universal versions are meatballs in tomato sauce. This dish combines the simplicity and taste of traditional home cooking with versatility that allows for any modifications according to your preferences. Meatballs in tomato sauce are delicious hot as a main course, but they taste just as good cold as an addition to sandwiches. It is a dish that is equally popular among children and adults, and that never goes out of style.
Ingredients:
- 500g (17.6 oz) minced meat (e.g. beef, pork or mixed)
- 1 onion
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 1 egg
- 100g (3.5 oz) breadcrumbs
- salt and pepper to taste
- 500g (17.6 oz) tomato passata
- 1 tablespoon of oil
Instructions:
- Peel the onion and garlic and chop finely.
- In a bowl, mix the minced meat, chopped onion, garlic, egg and breadcrumbs. Season with salt and pepper.
- Form small meatballs, the size of a walnut.
- Heat the oil in a frying pan, then fry the meatballs over medium heat until golden brown on all sides.
- Add the tomato passata to the pan with the meatballs, reduce the heat to minimum, cover the pan and cook for about 20 minutes.
Preparation time: 15 min
Cooking time: 30 min
Macro nutrients per 100 grams
Calories: 130 kcal
Carbohydrate: 9 g
Protein: 10 g
Fat: 6 g
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