Spanish Meatballs with Tomato Sauce
Tasty tapas, meatballs perfect for alfresco dining, or just when you want to bring a bit of Spain into your life.
Serves
5Prep
15 minsCook
20 mins
Ingredients:

- 80g unearthed® Slow Roasted Sun-Drenched Tomatoes
- 55g white breadcrumbs
- 450g lean pork mince
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 garlic clove, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 egg
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper
- Plain flour, for coating
- Sauce: Tomatoes (as above)
- 1 garlic clove
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 x can chopped tomatoes
- Handful fresh basil
Method:
- In a large bowl mix together the breadcrumbs, minced pork, onion, chopped garlic. parsley and egg
- Season to taste and mix to get a smooth mixture
- Sprinkle some flour onto a plate and onto your hands
- Take the mixture and make about 30 small meatballs. then roll on the plate until coated
- Heat your oil in large frying pan and add the meatballs and fry for about 4-5 mins
- Once cooked, remove and set aside to drain and cool
- To make the sauce chop the garlic and onion
- Sweat until soft, for about 5 mins, then add the slow roasted tomatoes
- Tip in the can of chopped tomatoes and stir
- Season, then add a pinch of sugar to taste
- Cook for approx. 10 mins until the sauce has thickened
- Serve the meatballs on a platter, then pour over the sauce
- Garnish with the basil leaves and serve
Tom's top tip: Cook the meatballs in batches to ensure they all cook evenly
