Meatball & garlic bread traybake

Women‍‍`s Corner
September 13, 2022

Make this comforting meatball and garlic bread traybake for a dinner the whole family will enjoy. You could buy a pack of meatballs if you’re short on time.

Ingredients:

- 350g turkey thigh mince

- 1 tsp dried oregano

- 1 tsp fennel seeds

- 1½ tbsp olive oil

- 1 large onion, chopped

- 3 garlic cloves, crushed

- 1 tbsp tomato purée

- 2 x 400g cans chopped tomatoes

- 2 tsp sugar

- 150g ball mozzarella, torn into pieces

- 4 garlic breadsticks or garlic bread slices, torn or chopped into chunks

- 25g cheddar, grated

- green salad or spaghetti, to serve

Method:

Combine the mince, oregano, fennel seeds and some seasoning in a bowl. Take walnut-sized pieces of the mixture and roll into balls. Heat half the oil in a large, shallow ovenproof pan and cook the meatballs until browned all over – don’t worry if they’re not cooked through. Transfer to a plate. Heat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6.

Heat the remaining oil in the pan and add the onion. Cook until softened, about 10-12 mins, stirring regularly. Stir in the garlic for another minute, then the tomato purée, chopped tomatoes and sugar. Simmer for 10-15 mins, then season to taste. Place the meatballs on top of the sauce, then add the mozzarella, garlic bread and the cheddar on top. Bake for 15-20 mins until golden and crisp.

This recipe is taken from https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/