Oven-roasted meatballs with kale pesto and mozzarella

Prep
10m
Cook
30m
serves
4
https://healthimprovements.info/recipes/oven-roasted-meatballs-kale-pesto-mozzarella/acc331e1-5716-4df5-ae92-586c13aee48a

Phoebe Wood's weeknights are about maximum flavour in minimum time. This rich meatball tray bake is a life saver after a long day at work.

Ingredients (11)

  • 500g Woolworths Beef Mince
  • 1 egg
  • 3/4 cup (75g) fresh breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup (65g) kale pesto (from delis) or basil pesto, plus extra to serve
  • 4 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
  • 1 bunch oregano, leaves picked
  • 1 tbs olive oil
  • 1 red onion, finely chopped
  • 700ml tomato passata (sugo)
  • 1 cup (100g) grated mozzarella
  • Basil leaves, to serve

Don't forget you can add these ingredients to your Woolworths shopping list.

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Method

  • 1.
    Preheat oven to 200°C. Combine mince, egg, breadcrumbs, pesto and one-quarter chopped garlic in a bowl. Roughly chop half the oregano and add to beef mixture. Season, then form into 6cm meatballs.
  • 2.
    Heat oil in a deep ovenproof frypan over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook, turning, for 6-7 minutes until browned all over. Remove from pan and set aside.
  • 3.
    Add onion and remaining garlic to pan and cook, stirring, for 3 minutes or until softened. Add tomato passata, season, then bring to a simmer.
  • 4.
    Return meatballs to pan and scatter with cheese and remaining oregano. Bake for 15-20 minutes until meatballs are cooked through and cheese is bubbling.
  • 5.
    Serve with extra pesto and basil leaves.
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