Meatball & garlic bread traybake

Make this comforting meatball and garlic bread traybake for a dinner the whole family will enjoy. You could buy a pack of meatballs if you’re short on time

Prep:10 mins
Cook:50 mins

Easy

Nutrition per serving

kcal 565
fat 28g
saturates 13g
carbs 34g
sugars 19g
fibre 6g
protein 42g
salt 1.3g

Ingredients

350g turkey thigh mince
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp fennel seeds
1½ tbsp olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, crushed
1 tbsp tomato purée
2 x 400g cans chopped tomatoes
2 tsp sugar
150g ball mozzarella, torn into pieces
4 garlic breadsticks or garlic bread slices, torn or chopped into chunks
25g cheddar, grated
green salad or spaghetti, to serve

Tip

Cheesy meatball dogs
Split hot dog buns, but not all the way through. Grill until golden and stuff with any leftover meatballs and sauce and scatter with grated cheese. Grill until the cheese melts.

Method

Combine the mince, oregano, fennel seeds and some seasoning in a bowl. Take walnut-sized pieces of the mixture and roll into balls. Heat half the oil in a large, shallow ovenproof pan and cook the meatballs until browned all over – don’t worry if they’re not cooked through. Transfer to a plate. Heat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6.
Heat the remaining oil in the pan and add the onion. Cook until softened, about 10-12 mins, stirring regularly. Stir in the garlic for another minute, then the tomato purée, chopped tomatoes and sugar.
Simmer for 10-15 mins, then season to taste. Place the meatballs on top of the sauce, then add the mozzarella, garlic bread and the cheddar on top. Bake for 15-20 mins until golden and crisp.

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