Blended Italian Meatballs
Easy, Authentic & Delicious.
This Italian-inspired recipe was developed by Clinical Nutritionist; Malissa Fedele using our Mushrooms!
Ingredients:
250gm SA mushrooms, finely chopped
250gm minced beef
2 eggs
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
1-2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
1 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
1 tsp dried oregano
Salt & pepper
2 tbsp olive oil - for frying
Optional: 250mL Italian Tomato Passata | Spaghetti (see packet for serving options)
Method:
1. Chop mushrooms up finely and add into a large mixing bowl. Add in all remaining ingredients and use hands to combine the mixture well.
2. Heat the olive oil on a low/medium heat in a fry pan and gently fry off the meatballs turning occasionally for 5-6 minutes (or until golden & cooked through).
3. If you are adding sauce, add the sauce and cover fry pan with a lid and allow to gently simmer for approximately 10 minutes. Enjoy with spaghetti or a side salad.