Ingredients
Quantities for 4 portions
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Method
- Mix the minced meat with the egg, the bread soaked in milk, half the onion and the garlic, salt and pepper. Shape into meatballs.
- Brown the meatballs in the olive oil and set aside.
- In the same pan, sauté the remaining onion, the garlic and the tomato with the bay leaf.
- Add the tomato purée and enough water and let it simmer.
- Return the meatballs and cook for 15 minutes. Serve with rice.
Shopping tip
Add a little bread soaked in milk to the meat for more tender meatballs.
Where it fits in your week
Suits a calmer day, or cooking ahead at the weekend.
At the portions as written, there is enough for a second meal.
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