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Nutrition: per serving

  • kcal260
  • fat4g
  • saturates1g
  • carbs33g
  • sugars12g
  • fibre1g
  • protein25g
  • salt1.45g
    low

Method

  • step 1

    Tip the crumbs into a large bowl, then stir in the milk until the crumbs have absorbed the liquid. Add the mince, 1 tsp oregano and half the parsley, then season and mix with a fork. Use wet hands to shape into 30 meatballs.

  • step 2

    Heat the oil in a large non-stick pan, then brown the meatballs for 5 mins, turning to cook all over. Pour in the passata, sugar, remaining oregano and most of the remaining parsley. Stir well, then simmer for 8-10 mins until the meatballs are just cooked through.

  • step 3

    Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to pack instructions. Season the sauce, spoon the meatballs and sauce over the pasta, then sprinkle over any remaining parsley.

RECIPE TIPS
MEATBALL PITTAS

For a delicious lunch, make the meatballs, then brown as above and finish in a hot oven for 5-10 mins. Cool, then stuff into pitta bread with salad and chutney.

Recipe from Good Food magazine, February 2009

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