Tasmanian Tomato Sauce Baked Meatballs

Serves: 4
Ready in: 45 minutes

For the meatballs:

• 500g beef or pork mince

• 1 small onion, finely chopped

• 1 garlic clove, minced

• 1 egg

• ½ cup breadcrumbs

• 2 tbsp chopped parsley

• Salt and pepper, to taste

For the sauce:

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 clove garlic, minced

• 1 cup Johnno’s Tasmania Tomato Sauce

• ½ cup passata or tinned crushed tomatoes

• 1 tsp dried oregano

• Salt and pepper, to taste

• Grated cheese, to top (optional)

Method:

1. Preheat oven to 180°C (fan-forced).
2. In a large bowl, combine all meatball ingredients. Mix until just combined. Roll into small balls (around the size of a golf ball) and place on a lined baking tray.
3. Bake the meatballs for 15–20 minutes, until lightly browned.
4. While meatballs are baking, make the sauce:
   Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant. Stir in Johnno’s Tomato Sauce, passata, and oregano. Simmer for 10 minutes.
5. Transfer baked meatballs into an ovenproof dish. Pour the sauce over the top and sprinkle with cheese if using.
6. Return to the oven for 10–15 minutes until bubbling and golden.

7. Serve with cooked spaghetti, mash, or crusty bread.