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Italian Meatballs

Italian Meatballs

★★★★☆ (33)

Serves: 4

Prep: 15 mins

Cook: 25 mins

For a maximum flavour with minimum work, try this delicious Italian Meatballs recipe! Everyone will love this classic tasty meal.

Ingredients

500 g beef mince

1 egg

65 g basil pesto, plus extra to serve

500 g jar pasta sauce

Method

  1. Combine mince, egg and basil pesto.
  2. Season then form into 6cm meatballs.
  3. In a non-stick frying pan over medium heat, add the meatballs and cook, turning, for 6 to 7 minutes until browned all over.
  4. Reduce heat and add the pasta sauce.
  5. Season and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes.

Top Tips

Optional: Sprinkle with mozzarella and grill for 2 to 3 minutes or until the cheese is bubbling.
Serve scattered with extra basil leaves and over a mound of boiled rice.

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