Lamb meatballs in tomato sauce
Tender lamb meatballs bound with ground almonds instead of breadcrumbs, simmered in a rich garlicky tomato sauce.
- Time50 min
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £2.25 a head
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Mix the lamb mince, ground almonds, egg, half the garlic, cumin, oregano and half the salt in a bowl. Roll into 20 small balls.
- 2
Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large frying pan. Brown the meatballs in batches for 5 minutes, turning, then set aside.
5 min - 3
Add the remaining oil and the onion to the pan. Cook for 6 minutes, then add the rest of the garlic.
6 min - 4
Pour in the passata and the remaining salt. Bring to a simmer.
- 5
Return the meatballs. Cover and simmer gently for 15 minutes, until cooked through and the sauce is thick.
15 min - 6
Scatter over the parsley and serve with courgette noodles or cauliflower rice.
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