Italian meatballs with sweet tomato sauce

Italian meatballs with sweet tomato sauce

Italian meatballs with sweet tomato sauce

Herby pork and veal meatballs, lightened with ricotta but no breadcrumbs, in a slow-cooked tomato sugo. Bulk ‘em up with pasta, keep ‘em lean and protein-packed over salad or go nuts and stuff ‘em into a crusty roll with mozzarella (oh my, you won’t regret this). Any which way, stash a few in the freezer as insurance against anything life can throw at you.   

To Serve

We love our meatballs tossed through any pasta or over gnocchi, with torn basil leaves and lashing of grated Parmesan.

You could also toss the meatballs and sauce with pasta and pour into an oiled baking dish. Top with grated mozzarella (or halved bocconcini) and Parmesan and bake till the cheese is melted and the sauce bubbling.
For an insanely delicious dinner on the go, stuff a short torpedo-shaped roll with meatballs and sauce and scatter with mozzarella then wrap in foil and bake till the cheese has melted.

Ingredients

Tomato sauce (54%) (crushed tomatoes (85%) (tomato puree, citric acid), onion, garlic, basil, olive oil, salt, bay leaves), meatballs (46%) (pork and veal mince (69%), onion, ricotta cheese (milk, whey (milk), acetic acid), free range eggs, garlic, parsley, salt, thyme, lemon zest, nutmeg, olive oil)

Nutritional Info

Serving Size: 270g Ave Quantity
Per Serving 		Ave Quantity
Per 100g
ENERGY 1102 kJ 408 kJ
PROTEIN 28.0 g 10.4 g
FAT (TOTAL) 12.6 g 4.7 g
-SATURATED 5.7 g 2.1 g
CARBOHYDRATE 11.2 g 4.2 g
-SUGARS 7.8 g 2.9 g
SODIUM 1159 mg 429 mg

Allergens

Does contain: eggs, milk

May contain: crustaceans, fish, gluten, lupin, molluscs, peanuts, sesame, soy, sulphites, tree nuts, wheat
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SIZE GUIDE

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Serves 2

SERVES 2

540g- serves 2 

Serves 4

SERVES 4

1080g- serves 4 

To Cook

prep level
No Prep, Microwavable

DEFROSTED: Pierce the film several times and microwave for 3 minutes, stir gently then heat for a further 1-2 minutes. Alternatively, empty into a saucepan or fry pan and simmer gently till piping hot. FROZEN: Pierce the film and microwave for 4 minutes, stir gently and heat for a further 2-3 minutes or until piping hot.

DEFROSTED: Pierce the film several times and microwave for 5 minutes, stir gently then heat for a further 2-3 minutes. Alternatively, empty into a saucepan or fry pan and simmer gently till piping hot. FROZEN: Pierce the film and microwave for 9 minutes, stir gently and heat for a further 2-3 minutes or until piping hot. 

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422 reviews
  • Tania S.
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    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    5 days ago
    Delicious, quick and simple

    Seasoned perfectly. We added pasta & sautéed mushrooms to extend the meal for 2 hungry people. Would definitely order again.

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  • Blanche H.
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    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 week ago
    Feels like a home cooked meal!

    This is my first time trying the dinner ladies and they did not disappoint. Meals are a generous size, really tasty, kids loved them and the ingredients are very clean. Will definitely be purchasing more.

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  • Steve S.
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    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 week ago
    Italian meatballs with sweet tomato sauce

    Great with fresh pasta

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  • Zoe P.
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    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 week ago
    Great side dish

    Handy to have as a quick meal with spaghetti or as a side with brown rice

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  • Anthony E.
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    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 week ago
    Better than Nonna's!

    Delicious and tender meatballs! Perfect with crispy bread or pasta!

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