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Meatballs in tomato sauce with broad beans

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Ingredients for 3 servings:

  • 250 g meatballs from the store, e.g. frozen
  • 200 g broad beans from the jar or can
  • 1 cup peas, frozen
  • 1 onion(s)
  • 1 garlic clove(s), approx.
  • 1 can tomatoes, chopped, approx. 400 g
  • 1 rosemary sprig(s)
  • 2 sprigs of thyme
  • 1 small bay leaf
  • ½ tsp chili flakes, approx.
  • n. B. Salt
  • 1 cup of water, approx.
  • 1 pinch(s) of sugar
  • 100 g feta cheese
  • some oil for frying

Instructions

Working time approx. 30 minutes; Cooking/baking time approx. 20 minutes; Total time approx. 50 minutes

For measuring, use a cup with a capacity of approximately 200 ml. Thaw frozen meatballs slightly. Place the beans in a sieve, rinse well, and drain. Dice the onion and peel the garlic. Heat a little oil in a non-stick pan and sauté the onions. Briefly sauté the garlic. Add the tomatoes and approximately 1 cup of water, add the herbs and spices, bring to a boil, and simmer gently until the sauce thickens slightly. Simmer the beans, peas, and meatballs in the sauce for approximately 5 minutes. Season to taste before serving. Divide the sauce among plates and crumble the feta over the top. Serve with pasta, rice, or white bread as a side dish.

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Written by John Myers

Professional Chef with 29 years of industry experience at the highest levels. Restaurant owner. Beverage Director with experience creating world-class nationally recognized cocktail programs. Food writer with a distinctive Chef-driven voice and point of view.

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