recipe
Meteorite Meatballs
By Marty
Always check the original packaging of the ingredients to confirm they don’t contain any allergens unsuitable for your child.
Please do not leave children unattended while preparing.
Always check the original packaging of the ingredients to confirm they don’t contain any allergens unsuitable for your child.
Please do not leave children unattended while preparing.
Ingredients
For around 20 pieces:
Minced pork or turkey
500 g
Dried oregano
1 tsp
Fennel seeds - crushed
1/2 tsp
Lemon – zest of
1
Salt
1/2 tsp
Pinch of black pepper
1
Large clove of garlic - crushed
1
Spring onions – finely chopped
2
Sunflower oil
1 tbsp
Sauce
Passata or canned chopped tomatoes in juice
500 g
Dried oregano
1/2 tsp
Salt
1/2 tsp
Sugar
1/2 tsp
Pinch of black pepper
1
To decorate:
Small handful of fresh basil leaves – chopped
Method


Clean hands thoroughly.


To make the meatballs; mix together the minced meat, spring onion, oregano, fennel, lemon zest, salt and garlic until thoroughly blended.


Roll mixture into balls – approx. 20 pieces in total.
Remember to wash your hands after handling raw meat.


Heat a large frying pan and add sunflower oil.


Fry the meatballs until lightly browned on all sides (5-7 minutes)


Lower the heat. Add the passata or chopped tomatoes, oregano, salt, sugar and pepper.


Simmer for 5-10 minutes, until the meatballs are cooked through.


Serve with gluten-free spaghetti or your favourite gluten-free pasta.


Let cool for 5 minutes and sprinkle with washed basil.
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