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11/14/2024 09:0211/14/24 22:02 Australian Eastern Daylight TimeIGA Recipes – Tomato & Basil MeatballsReminder – Tomato & Basil Meatballshttps://www.iga.com.au/recipes/dinner/tomato-basil-meatballs/
Ingredients
1 packet (100g) MAGGI Italian Plant Based Mince
1 tbsp oil
1/3 cup (35g) breadcrumbs
1 egg lightly beaten
1 medium (150g) onion chopped finely
1/4 cup (70g) tomato paste
1 x can (400g) chopped tomatoes
1/3 (25g) bunch of basil, chopped
230g dry penne pasta
*Serving size calculator is approximate, feel free to adjust by adding a pinch here and there as needed
Method
In a medium bowl place, the MAGGI Italian Plant based Mince along with 1 cup (250mL) water and rehydrate for 10 minutes.
Combine MAGGI Italian Plant Based Mince, egg and breadcrumbs mix well together. Form approx. 16 meatballs onto a tray and refrigerate for 10 minutes.
Cook pasta according to directions and set aside.
Meanwhile, heat a large frypan over medium to high heat. Add oil and gently brown meatballs. Add onion and cook for 2 minutes.
Add tomato paste, 1/2 cup (125mL) of water minutes stirring occasionally.
Lastly add basil to meatballs sauce, serve over pasta and a green salad if desired. Enjoy!
Top Tips
To make the meatballs vegan: replace the egg by mixing 1 tbsp of flaxseed meal with 1/2 tbsp of water, and leave to thicken for 5 minutes before using.
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