Baked Mozzerella Meatballs

A delicious, warming meal with Cheesy goodness and a versatile sauce that the whole family is sure to love. Serve with a generous side of green veg

Serves 4

Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 40 mins

Ingredients

• 460g beef mince

• 2 red onions, finely diced

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 4 peppers, any colour, cut into chunks

• 1 x 400g can chopped tomatoes

• 2 tsp paprika

• 1 tsp dried chilli flakes (optional)

• 1 tsp dried oregano

• 120g mozzarella, grated

• 100ml water

• fresh basil

Method

1. Preheat the oven to fan 180°C/200°C/400°F/Gas mark 6.

2. Saute the onion and garlic in the olive oil in a pot over medium heat until softened, about 5 minutes.

3. Add the peppers, tomato, spices and water. Cover with the lid and simmer for 15 minutes – stirring occasionally.

4. Taste and season with salt and pepper.

5. If you’d like a less chunky sauce, use a stick blender to whizz it until smooth.

6. While the sauce is cooking, make your meatballs: mix the mince with oregano, a little salt, and pepper.

7. Using your hands, form the mixture into small meatballs (about 25-30g each or 3-4 per serve).

8. Pour the sauce into a baking dish, add the meatballs, and scatter over the mozzarella. Bake for about 20 minutes (larger batches may need longer).

9. Serve with fresh basil and a side of veg.

Recipe: The Fast 800