Meatballs in tomato and pea sauce
Background
You can serve these meatballs in tomato and pea sauce with pasta, rice, baked potatoes or flatbread. The meatballs can be beef, pork, turkey, lamb or plant-based Β -Β you can use shop-bought, ready to cook versions, or your own home-made ones, or leftovers. The sweet tomato and pea sauce is vegan and gluten-free, so this dish is suitable for most diets.
Ingredients
- 16 meatballs
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion
- 1 large carrot
- 2 celery stick
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 1 tsp tomato purΓ©e
- 1 tsp dried oregano or marjoram
- 6 ripe tomatoes
- 500 ml beef stock
- 2 cups green peas1 handful fresh parsley
- 2 Tbsp mint leaves
- Salt& pepper
Instructions
- Finely chop the onion, carrot, celery and garlic.
- Heat the oil in a pan then gently sautΓ© the chopped vegetables for about 8-10 minutes until they've softened.
- Add the tomato purΓ©e and marjoram, then stir for a minute.
- Chop the tomatoes and add to the vegetables. Stir for a minute.
- Add the stock and bring to the boil.
- Cook for 15 minutes, then add half of the peas and cook for 5 more minutes.
- Add the parsley and half of the mint. Using a hand-held blender, blend the stew until you get a thick, lightly textured sauce. Taste and adjust the seasoning to your liking.
- Meanwhile, cook the meatballs according to the packet instructions - you can fry, grill or bake them. It should take about 15-20 minutes.
- Add the remaining peas and the meatballs to the sauce and bring back to the boil. Cook for 3-5 minutes, then serve, garnished with mint leaves.
Categories
- Meal Type: - Everyday - Leftovers - Lunch - Main - Quick & Easy - Supper
- Cuisines: - Italian
- Occasions: - Parties
- Ingredients: - Beef - Chicken & Turkey - Lamb - Pork
- Health and Diet: - Combination - Dairy Free - Egg Free - Gluten Free - High Fibre - Low Carb - Low Cholestrol - Nut Free - Sugar Free - Vegan
- Skill Levels: - Easy
You might also like
Recent Recipes
-
Mexican-style potato and chickpea bake
This Mexican-style potato and chickpea bake is a simple vegan...
Recipe by Wholeness | -
Black bean, carrot and beet patties
These spiced black bean, carrot and beet patties can be...
Recipe by Wholeness | -
Sauteed mushrooms with runner beans
These sautΓ©ed mushrooms with runner beans go well with most...
Recipe by Dinna | -
Spiced gluten-free carrot waffles
These spiced gluten-free carrot waffles are zingy and yummy –...
Recipe by Dinna |
Site Search – use quotes ” ” for an exact phrase match
Recent Posts
-
How to make kefir
The exact origin of kefir remains shrouded in mystery, but...
Post by Dinna | -
Egg muffins
Breakfast is often considered the most important meal of the...
Post by Dinna | -
Christmas Croissant
I always make Christmas Croissant on Christmas day or Boxing...
Post by Pudding Pie |