Name: Baked lamb meatballs with bocconcini
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 500 gram lamb mince; 1 cup fresh or dried breadcrumbs; 1/4 cup bought sun-dried tomato pesto; 3 green onions, chopped; 1/4 cup parsley leaves, plus extra to serve; 2 tablespoon parmesan, grated; 2 tablespoon olive oil; 400 gram can cherry tomatoes; 220 gram tub baby bocconcini; salad, to serve; crusty bread, to serve

Ingredients

500 gram lamb mince

1 cup fresh or dried breadcrumbs

1/4 cup bought sun-dried tomato pesto

3 green onions, chopped

1/4 cup parsley leaves, plus extra to serve

2 tablespoon parmesan, grated

2 tablespoon olive oil

400 gram can cherry tomatoes

220 gram tub baby bocconcini

salad, to serve

crusty bread, to serve

Method

1.Preheat oven to 180°C (160°C fan-forced). Lightly grease a shallow casserole dish.

2.In a food processor, combine mince, breadcrumbs, pesto, onion, parsley and parmesan. Process until well combined. Roll into 16 even balls.

3.Heat oil in a frying pan on high. Cook meatballs 2-3 minutes, turning, until golden. Transfer to casserole dish. Pour tomatoes over. Bake 10 minutes.

4.Remove from oven. Top with bocconcini; bake further 4-5 minutes, until cheese melts. Serve with salad and crusty bread.