Meatballs with basil and roasted pepper sauce
Basic Information
- Servings: 4
- Ready in: 45 minutes
- Preparation time: -
- Cooking time: -
- Rating: 71.01
- Health score: 24.00
- Weight Watcher points: 15.00
Summary
Meatballs with basil and roasted pepper sauce might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe serves 4 and costs $2.17 per serving. One portion of this dish contains around 24g of protein, 40g of fat, and a total of 504 calories. 1 person found this recipe to be scrumptious and satisfying. It is brought to you by Foodista. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, dairy free, paleolithic, and primal diet. Head to the store and pick up olive oil, tomato, bay leaf, and a few other things to make it today. Taking all factors into account, this recipe earns a spoonacular score of 67%, which is pretty good. Roasted Red Bell Pepper and Basil Sauce, Slow-Cooker Meatballs with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce, and Slow-Cooker Meatballs with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce are very similar to this recipe.
Ingredients
ground meat500 g
basil3 tablespoons
garlic cloves2
tomato puree2 tablespoons
peppers3 large
onion1
celery stick1
bay leaf1
tomato1 large
white wine2 tablespoons
olive oil4 tablespoons
salt and pepper4 servings
Instructions
Step 1
Place the pepper halves on a baking tray under the grill for about 20 minutes (alternatively bake in the oven slightly longer at gas mark
Step 2
turning halfway. Take out of the oven, let cool a little and remove as much of the skin as possible. Chop the peppers roughly and set aside.To make the meatballs, combine the meat, chopped basil, 1 chopped garlic clove, 1 tablespoon tomato puree, season and stir well. Form little balls, heat up 2 tablespoons of oil and fry the meatballs on a medium heat for about 6-7 minutes turning often. Set aside.To make the sauce, in a saucepan heat up 2 tablespoons of oil, add the bay leaf, chopped onion, 1 chopped garlic clove, chopped celery and chopped tomato, stir and let simmer for 2 minutes.
Step 3
Add the wine and cook for another 2 minutes.
Step 4
Add 1 tablespoon of tomato puree, season, cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
Step 5
Remove from the heat, discard the bay leaf, add the peppers and puree.
Step 6
Add the meatballs, heat up briefly if required and enjoy!
Categories
Dish Types: lunch, main course, main dish, dinner
Diets: gluten free, dairy free, paleolithic, primal, ketogenic