Name: Meatballs in tomato sugo
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Tomato sugo; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/2 cup chopped basil; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 4 garlic cloves, crushed; 700 gram jar tomato passata; 400 gram can diced tomatoes; steamed rice and parmesan, to serve; Meatballs; 500 gram beef mince; 1 onion, finely chopped; 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs; 2 eggs, lightly beaten; 1/4 cup chopped parsley

Meatballs in tomato sugo

Serves 4

Prep

20M

Cook

45M

Total

1H 5M

Skip to Recipe

Ingredients

Tomato sugo

1 tablespoon olive oil

1/2 cup chopped basil

1 tablespoon olive oil

4 garlic cloves, crushed

700 gram jar tomato passata

400 gram can diced tomatoes

steamed rice and parmesan, to serve

Meatballs

500 gram beef mince

1 onion, finely chopped

1 cup fresh breadcrumbs

2 eggs, lightly beaten

1/4 cup chopped parsley

Method

Tomato sugo

1.Heat oil in a large saucepan on medium. Saute garlic for 1 minute, until softened. Add passata and tomatoes. Bring to boil. Simmer on low heat for 30 minutes. Cool slightly and season to taste. Use a blender or a hand mixer to puree until smooth.

Meatballs

2.Combine mince, onion, breadcrumbs, eggs and parsley in a bowl. Season.

3.Roll tablespoons of mince into balls. Heat oil in a large frying pan. Cook meatballs in batches for 3-5 minutes, turning, until browned. Set aside.

4.Return Sugo to frying pan and heat on medium. Add meatballs and simmer on medium for 10 minutes, until cooked through. Stir in basil. Serve with steamed rice and top with shaved parmesan.

Woman's Weekly Food

From classic Kiwi favourites, quick weeknight dinners and elevated meals for special occasions, our recipes are local and delicious and thoroughly tested so you know you can trust them to work. Discover tips and tricks to enhance your cooking skills, learn about seasonal ingredients, and stay up-to-date with the latest food trends. We're more than just recipes; we're your trusted kitchen companion.

Ingredients

Method

Tomato sugo

Meatballs

Related stories

Subscribe and save up to 38%