Tomato & Basil Meatballs

4 serves

15 minutes

20 minutes

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Recipe supplied by MAGGI.

Ingredients

1 packet (100g) MAGGI Italian Plant Based Mince

1 tbsp oil

1/3 cup (35g) breadcrumbs

1 egg lightly beaten

1 medium (150g) onion chopped finely

1/4 cup (70g) tomato paste

1 x can (400g) chopped tomatoes

1/3 (25g) bunch of basil, chopped

230g dry penne pasta

Method

  1. In a medium bowl place, the MAGGI Italian Plant based Mince along with 1 cup (250mL) water and rehydrate for 10 minutes.
  2. Combine MAGGI Italian Plant Based Mince, egg and breadcrumbs mix well together. Form approx. 16 meatballs onto a tray and refrigerate for 10 minutes.
  3. Cook pasta according to directions and set aside.
  4. Meanwhile, heat a large frypan over medium to high heat. Add oil and gently brown meatballs. Add onion and cook for 2 minutes.
  5. Add tomato paste, 1/2 cup (125mL) of water minutes stirring occasionally.
  6. Lastly add basil to meatballs sauce, serve over pasta and a green salad if desired. Enjoy!

Top Tips

To make the meatballs vegan: replace the egg by mixing 1 tbsp of flaxseed meal with 1/2 tbsp of water, and leave to thicken for 5 minutes before using.

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