Cooking with Euro

Oven Roasted Meatballs with Kale Pesto and Mozzarella

500g beef mine
1 egg
3/4 cup (75g) fresh breadcrumbs
1/4 cup (65g) kale pesto (store bought) or basil pesto (extra to serve)
4 garlic cloves
1 bunch oregano, leaves picked
1 tbs olive oil
1 red onion, finely chopped
700ml tomato passata
1 cup (100g) grated mozzarella and basil leaves to serve

Ingredients

Notes

Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Serves 4

Method

Step 1:
Preheat your Euro Oven to 200°C (fan forced function). In a large mixing bowl, combine mince, egg, breadcrumbs, pesto and 1/4 chopped garlic. Coarsely chop half of the oregano and add to beef mixture. Season, then form into 6cm meatballs

Step 2:
Over medium-heat on your Euro Cooktop, heat oil in a deep oven-proof frypan. Add meatballs and cook, turning occasionally for 6-7 minutes until browned all over. Remove from pan and set aside

Step 3:
In the same pan, add onion and remaining garlic, cook and stirring for 3 minutes. Add tomato passata, season, then bring to a simmer

Step 4:
Place the reserved meatballs to pan and scatter with cheese and remaining oregano. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until meatballs are cooked through and cheese is bubbling

Serve with extra pesto and basil leaves and enjoy!