RecipesMeatball pasta
Pair it with pasta or spaghetti as this is sure to be a family favourite
Pair it with pasta or spaghetti as this is sure to be a family favourite
By Asda Good Living,10th August 2017
Cook: 50 Mins
Serves: 4
Price: 93p per serving
Nutritional Information
Each 515g serving contains
of your reference intake.
Typical energy values per 100g:
481kj/115kcal
Ingredients
1 slice wholemeal bread, crusts cut off
3tbsp milk
1 onion, finely chopped
1 carrot, finely chopped
1 stick celery, finely chopped
1tbsp vegetable oil
400g can Asda Chopped Tomatoes with Herbs
2tbsp Asda Tomato Purée
500g Butcher’s Selection Lean Turkey Mince
2tsp mixed herbs
300g Asda Penne
40g Asda 30% Less Fat Mature Cheddar, grated
Method
1Preheat the oven to 190C/ 170C Fan/Gas 5. Line a baking tray with baking paper.
2Break the bread into small pieces and put in a bowl. Sprinkle on the milk and leave to soak for 10 mins.
3Meanwhile, cook the onion, carrot and celery in the oil, stirring often, for 10 mins. Add the tomatoes, tomato purée and 4tbsp water. Bring to the boil, cover and simmer for 20 mins, stirring occasionally.
4Meanwhile, mash the soaked bread with a fork and mix with the mince and herbs using your hands. Season with pepper. Shape into 16 small balls. Put on the baking tray and cook in the oven for 15-18 mins. Add to the sauce and simmer for 5 mins.
5Meanwhile, add the penne to a pan of boiling water, bring back to the boil, stir once and simmer fast for 10-11 mins. Drain. Serve the pasta with the sauce and meatballs on top, sprinkled with cheese.