CHEESY MEATBALLS IN SPICY TOMATO SAUCE

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All done in the microwave. Serve on their own or over pasta. A great dish to serve with a light green salad and fresh crusty bread or garlic bread.

Provided by Tisme

Categories     Meat

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 onion, chopped
2 slices bacon, chopped
500 g beef mince
1/4 cup breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons parsley, roughly chopped
1 egg, lightly beaten
salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
125 g cheddar cheese, cut into 1cm cubes
2 (400 g) cans diced roma tomatoes
1/2 cup roughly torn basil leaves
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 small red fresh chili pepper, seeded and finely chopped (optional)
salt & freshly ground black pepper, extra, to taste
crusty bread or roll, to serve

Steps:

  • Cook the onion and bacon in a large bowl on high for 3-4 minutes approx 850W. Remove from microwave, add mince, breadcrumbs, parsley, egg, salt and pepper and mix well.
  • Take 1 tablespoon of the mixture and flatten into a patty shape.
  • Place a cube of cheese in the middle of the meat, fold meat to enclose cheese and roll to form a ball.
  • Refrigerate meatballs for 10-15 minutes.
  • Place meatballs in a 3 Litre casserole dish. Cook uncovered on medium to High approx 650W for 4-6 minutes. Turn meatballs over and cook for a further 4-6 minutes.
  • Meanwhile combine the tomatoes, basil, tomato paste, chilli, garlic and salt and pepper in a bowl.
  • Drain any excess fat from meatballs after cooking and pour the tomato mixture over par cooked and drained meatballs.
  • Cook uncovered on medium high approx 650W for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Serve with on their own with crusty bread or over pasta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 564.4, Fat 39.3, SaturatedFat 17.4, Cholesterol 170.8, Sodium 454.8, Carbohydrate 17.9, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 8.1, Protein 35

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