EASY MEATBALLS
My husband makes these easy meatballs with simple ingredients like eggs, panko bread crumbs, garlic powder, and fresh basil, and they come out flavorful and delicious every time! Kids love them too! If desired, add the cooked meatballs to your favorite sauce until submerged (this brings out the moistness).
Provided by Love2Cook
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 25m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Mix eggs, Italian seasoning, basil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder together in a large bowl. Add beef and panko bread crumbs and mix thoroughly.
- Shape mixture into about forty 1 1/2-inch balls, a little smaller than golf balls, using a teaspoon. Place on ungreased, rimmed baking sheets.
- Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the centers, turning halfway through cooking time, 10 to 15 minutes total.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 245.4 calories, Carbohydrate 5.9 g, Cholesterol 117.5 mg, Fat 15.3 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 21.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 406.9 mg, Sugar 0.2 g
EASY SLOW COOKER MEATBALLS
This is an easy recipe that can be prepared in a slow cooker for a great hot meal at the end of the day. Serve with hot cooked spaghetti noodles.
Provided by HUNNIE0913
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 8h20m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a bowl, mix the ground beef, bread crumbs, parsley, garlic, onion, and egg. Shape the mixture into 16 meatballs.
- In a slow cooker, mix the spaghetti sauce, crushed tomatoes, and tomato puree. Place the meatballs into the sauce mixture. Cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 179.1 calories, Carbohydrate 18.2 g, Cholesterol 38.5 mg, Fat 7.2 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 10.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 502.9 mg, Sugar 6.2 g
EASY SLOW COOKER SWEDISH MEATBALLS
These make-ahead slow cooker Swedish meatballs are perfect for family meals. For a meal, serve over wide egg noodles. Meatballs can also be served without noodles for an appetizer.
Provided by Linnea Wittenburg Bennett
Categories Main Dish Recipes Meatball Recipes
Time 4h40m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Whisk beef broth and mushroom soup together in a slow cooker. Add steak sauce, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir in meatballs and onion.
- Cook on High for 4 hours. Add sour cream, mixing well. Cook until sauce is heated through, about 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 429 calories, Carbohydrate 17.1 g, Cholesterol 126.7 mg, Fat 28.2 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 25.5 g, SaturatedFat 11.9 g, Sodium 1071.5 mg, Sugar 2 g
EASY HOMEMADE MEATBALLS
This is the recipe for easy homemade meatballs that my mother used growing up. I now make them for my family, and my picky husband loves them. Serve with your choice of pasta.
Provided by Donelle
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine beef and egg in a large bowl. Add bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. Mix together, but do not overmix, as it will get tough.
- Shape into 1- to 2-inch balls.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook meatballs in the hot skillet until browned and no longer pink in the centers, 3 to 5 minutes per side.
- Meanwhile, heat marinara sauce in a pot over medium-low heat. Add cooked meatballs to sauce and let simmer for added flavor, about 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 525.6 calories, Carbohydrate 44.8 g, Cholesterol 125.8 mg, Fat 25 g, Fiber 7.4 g, Protein 29.7 g, SaturatedFat 8.4 g, Sodium 1180.4 mg, Sugar 20.1 g
EASY SPAGHETTI AND MEATBALLS
WHEN I was a teenager, I cooked dinner every night for our family of four...Mom, Dad, Grandmother, who lived next door, and myself. Through the years, I have modified and changed this recipe for two people to better fit our tastes. That's one of the great things about this dish. It's easy to do just that! -David Stierheim, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 35m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Crumble the meat over mixture and mix well. Shape into 2-in. meatballs., In a large skillet, brown meatballs over medium heat until a thermometer reads 160°; drain. Add spaghetti sauce; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20-30 minutes or until heated through. Serve with spaghetti; sprinkle with cheese if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 388 calories, Fat 18g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 168mg cholesterol, Sodium 1503mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 26g protein.
EASY SLOW COOKER MOZZARELLA-STUFFED MEATBALLS AND SAUCE RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: crushed tomato, onion, garlic, dried basil, dried oregano, pepper, salt, beef, mild sausage, breadcrumb, onion, parmesan cheese, onion powder, garlic powder, dried thyme, dried oregano, salt, pepper, eggs, mozzarella cheese, whole milk, parsley
Provided by Tasty
Categories Dinner
Yield 14 meatballs
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- Combine all sauce ingredients in slow cooker and stir. Set to high and cover while making meatballs, or for 30 minutes. (Or use pre-made/canned sauce.)
- Combine all meatball ingredients except the mozzarella in a large bowl. Using your hands, mix until fully combined.
- Take a golf ball sized piece of the ground beef mixture and place a piece of mozzarella in the middle. Press meat around the piece of cheese, fully enclosing it. Repeat until all meat is used.
- Place meatballs in slow cooker and submerge in sauce.
- Cover and cook on high for 2-2½ hours, or until meat is fully cooked.
- Serve by itself or over pasta.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 279 calories, Carbohydrate 20 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 17 grams, Sugar 6 grams
EASY SPAGHETTI AND MEATBALLS
No pasta's more iconic than spaghetti and meatballs, and now, it's a breeze to make -- the meatballs simmer right in the sauce.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Beef Recipes Ground Beef Recipes
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Set a large pot of salted water to boil. In a bowl, combine Parmesan, parsley, garlic, egg, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper. Add beef and breadcrumbs; mix gently. Form into 16 balls.
- In a 5-quart Dutch oven or heavy pot, heat oil over medium. Add meatballs, and cook, turning occasionally, until browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Add tomatoes; bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer; cover partially, and cook, stirring occasionally, until meatballs are cooked through, 10 to 12 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta until al dente. Drain, and return to pot; add meatballs and sauce, and toss gently. Serve with Parmesan.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 678 g, Fat 20 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 42 g
EASY SWEET-AND-SOUR MEATBALLS
The already prepared meatballs make this a very easy and quick supper. You can use your own homemade meatballs or store-bought if you're in a pinch. -Ruth Andrewson, Leavenworth, Washington
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Drain pineapple, reserving juice. Set pineapple aside. Add enough water to juice if needed to measure 1 cup. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the meatballs, green pepper and juice mixture until heated through., In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, cold water, vinegar and soy sauce until smooth. Add brown sugar and reserved pineapple to the pan; stir in cornstarch mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. If desired, serve with rice and top with green onions.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 330 calories, Fat 15g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 572mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 9g protein.
EASY SWEDISH MEATBALLS
This recipe relies on ingredients we always have on hand. While the tender homemade meatballs cook in the microwave, make your favorite noodles on the stovetop to get this saucy entree on the table in minutes. -Sheryl Ludeman, Kenosha, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the onion, egg, bread crumbs, milk, salt and pepper. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-in. meatballs, about 24. , Place in a shallow 1-1/2-qt. microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave on high until meat is no longer pink, 7-1/2 minutes; drain. , Combine the soup, sour cream, milk, parsley and, if desired, nutmeg; pour over meatballs. Cover and cook on high until heated through, 5-6 minutes. Serve with noodles and, if desired, top with parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 366 calories, Fat 21g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 135mg cholesterol, Sodium 1055mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 26g protein.
QUICK AND EASY SWEDISH MEATBALLS
Rich and creamy, this classic meatball sauce is a must in your recipe box. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 30m
Yield 20 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Prepare meatballs according to package directions., Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually add broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Stir in cream and dill; simmer for 1 minute. Stir in meatballs; heat through. Garnish with parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 115 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 253mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.
EASY SPAGHETTI AND MEATBALLS
Easy spaghetti and meatballs. Yummy, yum, yum, yum! Serve with garlic bread.
Provided by aimeejean
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta Spaghetti Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray a baking dish with cooking spray.
- Combine ground beef, onion, crackers, egg, salt, and pepper in a large bowl and mix until well combined. Shape mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place in the prepared baking dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink inside, about 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- While meatballs are cooking, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, mushrooms, broccoli, carrots, celery, bell pepper, and garlic. Cook, stirring frequently, until vegetables are soft, about 10 minutes. Add tomato sauce, tomato paste, oregano, salt, and pepper. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add spaghetti and oil and boil, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes.
- Add cooked meatballs to the sauce and simmer over medium-low heat for 5 minutes.
- Serve noodles with meatballs and sauce on top. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 466.2 calories, Carbohydrate 56.8 g, Cholesterol 60.1 mg, Fat 17 g, Fiber 5.4 g, Protein 22.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Sodium 805.7 mg, Sugar 9.6 g
ANNA'S AMAZING EASY PLEASY MEATBALLS OVER BUTTERED NOODLES
My friend Anna makes the most amazing and easy meatballs with gravy! Prepared in a slow cooker, this recipe couldn't be any easier! Serve over buttery hot cooked noodles and you'll have a happy crowd! Mangia!
Provided by QUEENGODDESSNANCE
Categories 100+ Pasta and Noodle Recipes Noodle Recipes
Time 3h15m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large slow cooker, mix together the cream of celery soup, French onion soup, and sour cream. Stir in the meatballs. Cook on high heat for 3-4 hours.
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain. In a large bowl, toss the pasta with butter. Serve meatballs and sauce over the cooked pasta.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 492.5 calories, Carbohydrate 38.5 g, Cholesterol 147.9 mg, Fat 25.5 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 25.9 g, SaturatedFat 10.9 g, Sodium 591.5 mg, Sugar 2.1 g
EASY SWEET AND SPICY MEATBALLS
I had these at a graduation party and they were wonderful. I was shocked when they told me the ingredients. I've made them ever since and they always go like hot cakes! Either hand roll meatballs using your favorite meatball recipe or purchase frozen prepared meatballs. If you use frozen, allow for more simmering time.
Provided by Jeniflower
Categories Main Dish Recipes Meatball Recipes
Time 4h5m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Pour taco sauce and grape jelly into slow cooker; whisk to integrate jelly into sauce.
- Gently drop meatballs into the sauce.
- Cook on Low until sauce is warm and meatballs are tender and flavorful, about 4 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 383.3 calories, Carbohydrate 56.2 g, Cholesterol 69.8 mg, Fat 10.8 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 14.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 708.3 mg, Sugar 40.8 g
EASY ASIAN GLAZED MEATBALLS
As a writer and busy mom of three boys, I need tasty meals on the quick. We serve these glazed meatballs over a steaming bed of rice. -Amy Dong, Woodbury, Minnesota
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, mix the first 6 ingredients until blended. Add meatballs, stirring to coat; cook, covered, over medium-low heat until heated through, 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally., If desired, sprinkle with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve with rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 376 calories, Fat 23g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 1296mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 13g protein.
EASY OVEN MEATBALLS
I never could get the hang of making spaghetti and meatballs without it becoming spaghetti with meat sauce. Every time I tried to cook meatballs in a frying pan they just crumbled into bits. It was embarrassing. I was so glad when my Dad showed me how to do this. This is a simple recipe for making meatballs in the oven, and a few ideas how to use them. Once baked, you can freeze the meatballs individually on a cookie sheet, then toss into freezer bags for later use. Just pull out whatever amount you'll need to feed the crew. Don't be scared about the lengthy instructions. The end bits are ideas for using the finished meatballs. And you know how I like to ramble ;-)
Provided by ThatBobbieGirl
Categories Meat
Time 50m
Yield 96 meatballs
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Combine milk, onion, eggs and salt.
- Stir in bread crumbs and let stand for 5 minutes.
- Crumble in the ground meat, and mix thoroughly with your hands.
- Threaten to touch someone with your gross meat-covered hands (optional).
- Shape into 8 dozen small meatballs 1 to 1 1/2 inches in diameter.
- Place on baking pans and bake for 20 to 30 minutes, or until done- if you're not sure, cut one in half to check.
- If you don't have enough oven space or baking pans to bake all of this at once, please put the remaining raw meat mixture in the refrigerator until you can bake it.
- Let's be careful out there.
- Of course, using lean meat is the healthiest, but if the meat you're using is particularly fatty, I have found that baking the meatballs on a rack placed over a broiler pan or other shallow pan will allow most of the fat to drip away.
- If you do this, it's best to put a little water in the bottom of the pan or the fat may start to smoke.
- I do this in the oven, not the broiler.
- If you do try broiling meatballs, let me know how it turns out, for you are braver than I.
- MEATBALLS TO DIE FOR- This is an idea my husband came up with.
- Put your already baked meatballs in a baking dish.
- The more shallow the pan, the shorter time this will need to bake.
- Now, take a can of cream of mushroom soup, and a can of cream of shrimp soup.
- Mix them together, and add about 1/2 cup milk, just enough to let you mix it smoothly.
- Pour the soup mixture over the meatballs evenly.
- Bake this at 350 for about an hour.
- You want the sauce to get real thick and rich.
- We usually serve this over rice, but it can go over noodles or mashed potatoes, or on bread or a roll for a hot sandwich.
- I have also made it in a crockpot, cooking it on low for about 8 hours.
- Cooking on high turns this to mush.
- Still tastes good, but not pretty for serving to guests.
- This dish has been taken to many potlucks and served to guests numerous times, and there has never once been any leftovers-- so I can't say how it tastes re-heated!
- OTHER IDEAS Of course, it goes without saying (but I sometimes tend to state the obvious) that these are a perfectly easy way to make spaghetti and meatballs.
- Make your sauce (or open the jar) and gently heat the meatballs with the sauce.
- Using that same sauce, or using pizza sauce, or barbecue sauce, serve the meatballs on Hoagie/Submarine/Poorboy/Grinder8Ô (Insert Appropriate Regional Term Here) Rolls, with sauce and cheese of your choice.
- Heat in a sweet and sour sauce and serve on toothpicks as hors d'oerve (horse doovers?) or over steamed rice.
- A friend of mine used to make a simple barbecue sauce by mixing a jar of currant jelly with a bottle of chili sauce.
- Warm meatballs in this mixture, or use my Bobbie-Q Sauce recipe, and serve over in sandwich rolls, or over hot cooked rice, potatoes or noodles.
- On a hors d'oerve buffet, you can serve plain hot meatballs with an assortment of sauces for dipping.
- Provide toothpicks and small plates.
- As you can see, Easy Oven Meatballs in your freezer mean quick and easy meals!
- You'll come up with plenty more ideas to use these versatile, mildly seasoned morsels.
EASY CROCK POT SWEET AND SOUR MEATBALLS
I think this is a Mr. Food recipe but I saw it made on a news broadcast. It's awesome served with rice and oh so easy!! They used one of those new crock pot liners and so did I and it does make for super quick cleanup.
Provided by LAURIE
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 4h5m
Yield 12-15 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- If using liner, place it in a slow cooker bowl, fitting it snugly against the bottom and sides of the bowl; pull top of liner over the bowl rim.
- Place all ingredients in the slow cooker; stir gently then cover with the lid.
- Cook on low setting for 7 to 8 hours, or on high setting for 4 to 5 hours, until done.
- Carefully remove the lid to allow steam to escape.
- Serve directly from the slow cooker over rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 69, Fat 0.2, Cholesterol 0.2, Sodium 327.4, Carbohydrate 16.5, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 14.1, Protein 1.2
BEST EASY MEATBALLS
Full of flavor from Italian herbs, Parmesan cheese, and a blend of ground round and Italian sausage, these meatballs have a nice crust thanks to a bit of time in the oven before they're slow-simmered in marinara sauce. They're the perfect complement to Sunday spaghetti!
Provided by NicoleMcmom
Time 2h45m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil. Spray foil lightly with cooking spray.
- Combine onion, bread crumbs, half-and-half, Parmesan cheese, eggs, egg yolk, garlic, basil, parsley, and oregano in a large bowl; stir until well combined. Add ground round and sausage and sprinkle evenly with salt and pepper. Mix well until just combined.
- Dampen hands with water and form mixture into 18 golf ball-sized meatballs. Arrange meatballs on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven until browned, 12 to 15 minutes.
- Transfer meatballs to a large pot and add marinara sauce. Simmer over low heat for at least 2 hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 568.3 calories, Carbohydrate 38.6 g, Cholesterol 178.6 mg, Fat 31.4 g, Fiber 6.4 g, Protein 31.1 g, SaturatedFat 11.6 g, Sodium 1717.9 mg, Sugar 21 g
EASY BEER AND KETCHUP MEATBALLS
This is an easy and delicious appetizer. I have made these for potlucks, baby showers, and super bowl parties. They go fast!
Provided by KIMMYPOO
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Meat and Poultry Meatball Appetizer Recipes
Time 3h40m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Place the beer and ketchup in a slow cooker on high setting and allow to simmer..
- Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the ground beef, garlic powder and onion, mixing well. Form mixture into meatballs about 3/4 inch in diameter. Place meatballs in a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Bake at 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) for 20 minutes.
- Transfer meatballs to the slow cooker with the beer and ketchup and simmer for 3 hours; sauce will thicken.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 405.1 calories, Carbohydrate 29.6 g, Cholesterol 72.4 mg, Fat 22.9 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 16.5 g, SaturatedFat 9.2 g, Sodium 1153.9 mg, Sugar 23.1 g
EASY BASIC MEATBALLS
This is originally from the Betty Crocker cookbook. My 3rd and 4th grade daughters are learning to cook and this is simple enough for them, but turns out well enough to serve to guests. (When they use this recipe, they usually sub 1/4-1/2 tsp onion powder for the chopped onion.) It's also a very versatile recipe: sometimes we also add other spices -- oregano, basil, thyme for Italian food or cinnamon and mint for Greek food.) We always oven-bake these, though there are also pan-fry and microwave options in the cookbook that we've not tried. Also good to cook ahead and freeze for later use.
Provided by winkki
Categories Meat
Time 25m
Yield 24 meatballs
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients and shape into 20-24 meatballs (1 to 1-1/2 inches each).
- To oven bake: preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Place in ungreased 9x13 pan (you may want to line it with foil for easier clean-up).
- Bake 20-25 min or until light brown and cooked through; turn meatballs halfway through, if desired, to help maintain a round shape.
- To pan fry: Cook in skillet on medium heat, turning as needed, until brown (approx 20 min).
- To microwave: Place in micro-proof 12x7 pan and cover loosely.
- Micro on high for 3 minutes; rearrange meatballs.
- Cover again loosely and micro until brown inside, approx 5-7 min more.
- Let stand covered for 3 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 55.4, Fat 3.2, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 21, Sodium 34.4, Carbohydrate 2, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.3, Protein 4.2
EASY MEATBALLS
BBC Good Food magazine's food editor Barney & his daughter Maisie love making these sausage and beef meatballs to serve on spaghetti with hidden vegetable tomato sauce
Provided by Barney Desmazery
Categories Main course
Time 1h40m
Yield Makes 40 meatballs, which will feed a family of 4 twice
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- KIDS the writing in bold is for you. GROWN-UPS the rest is for you. Squeeze some sausages. Get your child to squeeze all the sausagemeat out of the skins into a large bowl. They can hold the sausages or do it by squashing them on a board.
- Get grating. Get your child to coarsely grate the onion and finely grate the carrot. If the onion starts to hurt their eyes, get them to wear goggles, which is good fun. Grating can take a bit of strength, so you may need to help. Tip these vegetables in with the sausages. While you have the grater out, grate the Parmesan, other vegetables and garlic for the sauce, and set aside.
- Make a marvellous mix. Next, get your child to add all the other meatball ingredients one by one, except the olive oil, into the bowl and season with black pepper.
- Squish everything together. Get the child to squish everything together through their hands until completely mixed. Keep an eye on younger children to make sure that they don't taste any of the raw mix.
- Roll meatballs. Children as young as three can now roll the meatball mix into walnut-sized balls, then place them on a board or tray. This mix should make 40 balls - counting these is great way to help teach older children basic division. Cover the meatballs with cling film and have a little tidy up.
- Prepare the red peppers. Firstly, peel the peppers with a vegetable peeler, cut off the tops and bottoms and remove the seeds. Cut the peppers in half and children from the age of four can cut the peppers into strips.
- Make the sauce. A grown-up will need to help here. Heat the oil in a large saucepan. Add the vegetables and garlic and cook for 5 mins. Stir in the tomato purée, sugar and vinegar, leave for 1 min then tip in the tomatoes and simmer for 5 mins. Get the child to help blitz the sauce with a hand blender. Gently simmer the sauce while you cook the meatballs.
- Cook the meatballs. Brown the meatballs in the olive oil on all sides then pop them into the sauce, working in batches if necessary. Simmer the meatballs in the sauce for 15 mins, gently stirring until they are cooked through. It's ready to eat now or cool and freeze in suitable batches for up to 6 months. Serve with spaghetti, some basil and extra Parmesan, if you like.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 375 calories, Fat 21 grams fat, SaturatedFat 8 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 21 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 11 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 25 grams protein, Sodium 1.5 milligram of sodium
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