Pork Meatballs In Red Pepper Sauce
This pork and apple meatball recipe is a wonderfully comforting dish that combines savory and sweet flavors. Juicy pork mixed with grated apple, garlic, and breadcrumbs creates moist and flavorful meatballs. The rich roasted red pepper and tomato sauce complements the meatballs perfectly, adding depth and a touch of sweetness. Serve this delicious dish over a bed of spaghetti for a complete and satisfying meal that will leave everyone at the table smiling.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 450g pork mince
- 1 small apple , peeled, cored and grated
- 1 small garlic clove , crushed
- 25g fresh white breadcrumbs
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 250g spaghetti , to serve
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion , finely chopped
- 400g can chopped tomatoes
- 3 roasted red peppers (from a jar), roughly chopped
Instructions
- Put the pork mince in a bowl and stir in the apple, garlic, breadcrumbs and some salt and pepper. Shape the mixture into 16 balls, cover and chill for 10 mins.
- Meanwhile, make the sauce. Heat the oil in a medium saucepan and add the onion. Cook for 2-3 mins, until softened, then tip in the tomatoes and half a can of water. Stir in the peppers along with some salt and pepper. Partially cover and simmer for 15 mins.
- Heat the oil in a large non-stick frying pan and add the meatballs. Cook for 5-6 mins, stirring occasionally until they are browned all over. Set aside and keep warm.
- Using a hand-held blender, whizz the tomato sauce until smooth. Carefully add the meatballs to the sauce and simmer for 5 mins, until cooked through. Meanwhile, cook the spaghetti following pack instructions, drain, then divide between serving plates. Top with the meatballs and sauce.
Cook Time
20M
Prep Time
PT15M
Yield
Serves 4
Nutrition
- Calories: 303 calories
- Fat Content: 17 grams fat
- Saturated Fat Content: 5 grams saturated fat
- Carbohydrate Content: 14 grams carbohydrates
- Sugar Content: 8 grams sugar
- Fiber Content: 3 grams fiber
- Protein Content: 25 grams protein
- Sodium Content: 0.9 milligram of sodium
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