{"id":15112,"date":"2024-01-13T04:21:01","date_gmt":"2024-01-13T04:21:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wpcodex.xyz\/2026\/boobtofood\/?p=15112"},"modified":"2024-08-20T15:16:29","modified_gmt":"2024-08-20T05:16:29","slug":"tray-baked-meatballs-sauce","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wpcodex.xyz\/2026\/boobtofood\/tray-baked-meatballs-sauce\/","title":{"rendered":"Tray Baked Meatballs &#038; Sauce"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Meatballs are a family favourite in our house. I especially love this recipe because it&#8217;s a one-tray recipe! It is quick and easy, especially if you have some pasta sauce in the freezer, and a great mid-week meal &#8211; but I have provided a recipe for the pasta sauce too if you would like to make it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you want to avoid sourdough\/wheat\/grains you can swap for 1\/2 cup almond meal &#8211; the meatballs will be soft and moist which is great for BLW.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This meal can be adapted for BLW and also puree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For BLW under 9ish months of age (before pincer grasp has developed) you can shape the meatballs into &#8216;log&#8217; shape so it&#8217;s easier for your baby to pick up and manoeuvre. You can serve it with some of the sauce, and whilst the meatballs are cooking you can pop a whole potato or small sweet potato, or some pumpkin slices in the oven to roast, which you can serve alongside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For BLW over 9ish months, you can offer the meatballs in log shape or chopped into bite sized pieces and serve with pasta (we chose red lentil pulse pasta for extra iron and protein).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For puree, add the meatballs, sauce, roasted vegetable of choice and a splash of water to the blender and blend until smooth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"791\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"15122\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcodex.xyz\/2026\/boobtofood\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Screen-Shot-2024-01-13-at-3.19.25-pm-791x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15122\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcodex.xyz\/2026\/boobtofood\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Screen-Shot-2024-01-13-at-3.19.25-pm-791x1024.png 791w, https:\/\/wpcodex.xyz\/2026\/boobtofood\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Screen-Shot-2024-01-13-at-3.19.25-pm-232x300.png 232w, https:\/\/wpcodex.xyz\/2026\/boobtofood\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Screen-Shot-2024-01-13-at-3.19.25-pm-768x994.png 768w, https:\/\/wpcodex.xyz\/2026\/boobtofood\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Screen-Shot-2024-01-13-at-3.19.25-pm-624x808.png 624w, https:\/\/wpcodex.xyz\/2026\/boobtofood\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Screen-Shot-2024-01-13-at-3.19.25-pm-600x777.png 600w, https:\/\/wpcodex.xyz\/2026\/boobtofood\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Screen-Shot-2024-01-13-at-3.19.25-pm.png 1154w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 791px) 100vw, 791px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">BLW meatballs, pumpkin and sauce<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"807\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"15123\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcodex.xyz\/2026\/boobtofood\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Screen-Shot-2024-01-13-at-3.19.36-pm-807x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15123\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcodex.xyz\/2026\/boobtofood\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Screen-Shot-2024-01-13-at-3.19.36-pm-807x1024.png 807w, https:\/\/wpcodex.xyz\/2026\/boobtofood\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Screen-Shot-2024-01-13-at-3.19.36-pm-236x300.png 236w, https:\/\/wpcodex.xyz\/2026\/boobtofood\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Screen-Shot-2024-01-13-at-3.19.36-pm-768x975.png 768w, https:\/\/wpcodex.xyz\/2026\/boobtofood\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Screen-Shot-2024-01-13-at-3.19.36-pm-624x792.png 624w, https:\/\/wpcodex.xyz\/2026\/boobtofood\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Screen-Shot-2024-01-13-at-3.19.36-pm-600x762.png 600w, https:\/\/wpcodex.xyz\/2026\/boobtofood\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Screen-Shot-2024-01-13-at-3.19.36-pm.png 1158w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 807px) 100vw, 807px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">BLW meatballs, pulse pasta<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"816\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"15124\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcodex.xyz\/2026\/boobtofood\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Screen-Shot-2024-01-13-at-3.19.46-pm-816x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15124\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcodex.xyz\/2026\/boobtofood\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Screen-Shot-2024-01-13-at-3.19.46-pm-816x1024.png 816w, https:\/\/wpcodex.xyz\/2026\/boobtofood\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Screen-Shot-2024-01-13-at-3.19.46-pm-239x300.png 239w, https:\/\/wpcodex.xyz\/2026\/boobtofood\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Screen-Shot-2024-01-13-at-3.19.46-pm-768x964.png 768w, https:\/\/wpcodex.xyz\/2026\/boobtofood\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Screen-Shot-2024-01-13-at-3.19.46-pm-624x783.png 624w, https:\/\/wpcodex.xyz\/2026\/boobtofood\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Screen-Shot-2024-01-13-at-3.19.46-pm-600x753.png 600w, https:\/\/wpcodex.xyz\/2026\/boobtofood\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Screen-Shot-2024-01-13-at-3.19.46-pm.png 1146w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 816px) 100vw, 816px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Puree sauce, pumpkin and meatballs<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n<div id=\"recipe\"><\/div><div id=\"wprm-recipe-container-15114\" class=\"wprm-recipe-container\" data-recipe-id=\"15114\" data-servings=\"4\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-template-meadow\"><div class=\"wprm-layout-container wprm-padding-40 meadow-header\">\n  <div class=\"wprm-layout-column-container wprm-column-gap-20 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style=\"justify-content: center;--pill-background-color: var(--meadow-accent-color);\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container-pill\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-pills wprm-block-text-smaller wprm-recipe-servings-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-light wprm-recipe-servings-label\">Servings: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings-with-unit\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings wprm-recipe-details wprm-block-text-smaller\">4<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-block-text-smaller\">adults<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container-pill\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-pills wprm-block-text-smaller wprm-recipe-tag-container wprm-recipe-course-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-light wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-course-label\">Course: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-course wprm-block-text-smaller\">2 meals a day, 3 meals a day, Baby Led Weaning, BLW, Family Meals, Main Course, puree<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-layout-container wprm-padding-40 meadow-main\" style=\"--wprm-layout-container-background-color: var(--meadow-main-background-color);\">\n  <div class=\"wprm-recipe-jump-to-section-container wprm-recipe-jump-to-section-container-scroll scrolled-left wprm-recipe-jump-to-section-icon-above\" style=\"--wprm-jump-to-section-alignment: space-between;--wprm-jump-to-section-text-color: var(--meadow-accent-color);\"><a href=\"#recipe-15114-ingredients\" class=\"wprm-recipe-jump-to-section wprm-block-text-smaller\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-icon wprm-recipe-jump-to-section-icon\" style=\"font-size: 28px;\"><svg width=\"54\" height=\"50\" viewBox=\"0 0 54 50\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_135_292)\">\n<path d=\"M23.424 37.308L47.8222 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10.1113C5.05103 7.7202 11.2529 5.7494 19.3328 5.40161\" stroke=\"var(--meadow-accent-color)\" stroke-width=\"2.07453\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/>\n<path d=\"M18.0688 23.2403L27.2261 1.95276\" stroke=\"var(--meadow-accent-color)\" stroke-width=\"2.07453\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/>\n<path d=\"M1.16528 27.5006H41.6231\" stroke=\"var(--meadow-accent-color)\" stroke-width=\"2.07453\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/>\n<path d=\"M11.9092 48.9042H31.0244\" stroke=\"var(--meadow-accent-color)\" stroke-width=\"2.07453\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/>\n<path d=\"M30.995 7.85065L29.7721 6.05374C29.7721 6.05374 29.743 5.89434 29.8158 5.85087L31.621 4.63361\" stroke=\"var(--meadow-accent-color)\" stroke-width=\"2.07453\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/>\n<path d=\"M14.9666 12.8646L16.2769 14.6036C16.2769 14.6036 16.306 14.763 16.2477 14.8064L14.5007 16.1107\" stroke=\"var(--meadow-accent-color)\" stroke-width=\"2.07453\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/>\n<\/g>\n<defs>\n<clipPath id=\"clip0_135_313\">\n<rect width=\"42.6884\" height=\"49.3843\" fill=\"white\" transform=\"translate(0 0.793579)\"\/>\n<\/clipPath>\n<\/defs>\n<\/svg>\n<\/span> Method<\/a><a href=\"#recipe-15114-notes\" class=\"wprm-recipe-jump-to-section wprm-block-text-smaller\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-icon wprm-recipe-jump-to-section-icon\" style=\"font-size: 28px;\"><svg width=\"45\" height=\"39\" viewBox=\"0 0 45 39\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<path d=\"M10.6686 21.8716L29.8227 2.69726C30.4248 2.09334 31.4032 2.09334 32.0053 2.69726L42.3726 13.0959C42.9747 13.6999 42.9747 14.6812 42.3726 15.2851L23.2185 34.4595C22.8798 34.7992 22.4471 35.0256 21.9579 35.0823L9.16336 36.8374C8.65535 36.9129 8.22259 36.4788 8.29785 35.9693L10.0477 23.136C10.1041 22.6642 10.3299 22.2113 10.6686 21.8905V21.8716Z\" stroke=\"var(--meadow-accent-color)\" stroke-width=\"2.14929\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/>\n<path d=\"M26.0786 6.45288L38.6285 19.0219\" stroke=\"var(--meadow-accent-color)\" stroke-width=\"2.14929\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/>\n<path d=\"M32.0432 13.0204L18.2703 26.8162\" stroke=\"var(--meadow-accent-color)\" stroke-width=\"2.14929\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/>\n<path d=\"M10.292 22.3622C13.3777 23.0227 16.1248 24.608 18.2509 26.8161C20.3959 29.0053 21.8823 31.8172 22.428 34.9501\" stroke=\"var(--meadow-accent-color)\" stroke-width=\"2.14929\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/>\n<path d=\"M1.50562 7.94373H11.5342\" stroke=\"var(--meadow-accent-color)\" stroke-width=\"2.14929\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/>\n<path d=\"M1.73071 2.24432H16.3691\" stroke=\"var(--meadow-accent-color)\" stroke-width=\"2.14929\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/>\n<path d=\"M1.73071 13.6622H7.77047\" stroke=\"var(--meadow-accent-color)\" stroke-width=\"2.14929\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/>\n<\/svg>\n<\/span> Notes<\/a><\/div>\n  <div class=\"wprm-layout-column-container wprm-column-gap-40 wprm-column-rows-recipe-900 meadow-main-columns\">\n    <div class=\"wprm-layout-column wprm-column-width-50 meadow-main-left\">\n      <div id=\"recipe-15114-ingredients\" class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients-container wprm-recipe-15114-ingredients-container wprm-block-text-normal wprm-ingredient-style-regular wprm-recipe-images-before\" data-recipe=\"15114\" data-servings=\"4\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-ingredients-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-spacer wprm-header-has-actions wprm-header-has-actions\" style=\"\">Ingredients<div class=\"wprm-decoration-spacer\"><\/div>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 15px;\"><\/div><div class=\"wprm-internal-container wprm-internal-container-ingredients wprm-expandable-container wprm-expandable-expanded\" style=\"\"><div class=\"wprm-internal-container-toggle\"><a role=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"wprm-expandable-button wprm-expandable-button-show\" aria-label=\"Show Section\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-icon wprm-collapsible-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><g class=\"nc-icon-wrapper\" stroke-width=\"1\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#333333\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><polyline points=\"3.5,9.5 8,5 12.5,9.5 \"><\/polyline><\/g><\/svg><\/span> <\/a><a role=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"true\" class=\"wprm-expandable-button wprm-expandable-button-hide\" aria-label=\"Hide Section\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-icon wprm-collapsible-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><g class=\"nc-icon-wrapper\" stroke-width=\"1\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#333333\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><polyline points=\"3.5,6.5 8,11 12.5,6.5 \"><\/polyline><\/g><\/svg><\/span> <\/a><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;border-bottom: 1px solid var(--meadow-list-border-color);padding-bottom: 5px;margin-bottom: 5px;\" data-uid=\"1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">slices<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">sourdough bread<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">stale or frozen<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;border-bottom: 1px solid var(--meadow-list-border-color);padding-bottom: 5px;margin-bottom: 5px;\" data-uid=\"2\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">sprig<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">rosemary or thyme<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">leaves picked<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;border-bottom: 1px solid var(--meadow-list-border-color);padding-bottom: 5px;margin-bottom: 5px;\" data-uid=\"3\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">500<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">grams<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">mince<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">beef, lamb, chicken, pork or turkey<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;border-bottom: 1px solid var(--meadow-list-border-color);padding-bottom: 5px;margin-bottom: 5px;\" data-uid=\"4\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/4<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">grated frozen liver<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">optional<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;border-bottom: 1px solid var(--meadow-list-border-color);padding-bottom: 5px;margin-bottom: 5px;\" data-uid=\"5\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1-2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">TBSP<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">collagen powder<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">optional<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;border-bottom: 1px solid var(--meadow-list-border-color);padding-bottom: 5px;margin-bottom: 5px;\" data-uid=\"6\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">cumin powder<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;border-bottom: 1px solid var(--meadow-list-border-color);padding-bottom: 5px;margin-bottom: 5px;\" data-uid=\"7\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">TBSP<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">dried oregano<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;border-bottom: 1px solid var(--meadow-list-border-color);padding-bottom: 5px;margin-bottom: 5px;\" data-uid=\"8\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">small<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">garlic clove<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">minced<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;border-bottom: 1px solid var(--meadow-list-border-color);padding-bottom: 5px;margin-bottom: 5px;\" data-uid=\"9\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">egg<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;border-bottom: 1px solid var(--meadow-list-border-color);padding-bottom: 5px;margin-bottom: 5px;\" data-uid=\"10\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">salt and pepper to taste<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"11\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/4<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">extra-virgin olive oil or ghee<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\" style=\"color: var(--meadow-accent-color);\">To serve<\/div><div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 5px;\"><\/div><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;border-bottom: 1px solid var(--meadow-list-border-color);padding-bottom: 5px;margin-bottom: 5px;\" data-uid=\"21\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">100<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">grams<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">fresh mozzarella ball or feta<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">sliced into 1\/2cm thick slices<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;border-bottom: 1px solid var(--meadow-list-border-color);padding-bottom: 5px;margin-bottom: 5px;\" data-uid=\"22\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">100<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">grams<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">parmesan cheese<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">shaved<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"24\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">500<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">grams<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><strong>pasta of choice<\/strong><\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\" style=\"color: var(--meadow-accent-color);\">SIMPLE SAUCE (see notes)<\/div><div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 5px;\"><\/div><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;border-bottom: 1px solid var(--meadow-list-border-color);padding-bottom: 5px;margin-bottom: 5px;\" data-uid=\"14\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">TBSP<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">extra-virgin olive oil or ghee<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">plus more for drizzling<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;border-bottom: 1px solid var(--meadow-list-border-color);padding-bottom: 5px;margin-bottom: 5px;\" data-uid=\"15\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">garlic cloves<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">finely chopped<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;border-bottom: 1px solid var(--meadow-list-border-color);padding-bottom: 5px;margin-bottom: 5px;\" data-uid=\"16\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">dried oregano<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;border-bottom: 1px solid var(--meadow-list-border-color);padding-bottom: 5px;margin-bottom: 5px;\" data-uid=\"17\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">800<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">grams<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">diced tomatoes<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">2 tins<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;border-bottom: 1px solid var(--meadow-list-border-color);padding-bottom: 5px;margin-bottom: 5px;\" data-uid=\"18\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">TBSP<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">balsamic vinegar<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;border-bottom: 1px solid var(--meadow-list-border-color);padding-bottom: 5px;margin-bottom: 5px;\" data-uid=\"19\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">handful<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">basil leaves<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"20\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">sea salt and pepper to taste<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n      \n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"wprm-layout-column wprm-column-width-50 meadow-main-right\">\n      <div id=\"recipe-15114-instructions\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-15114-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"15114\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-instructions-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-spacer wprm-header-has-actions\" style=\"\">Method<div class=\"wprm-decoration-spacer\"><\/div>&nbsp;<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 15px;\"><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><ol class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-15114-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\" value=\"1\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\"><strong>To make the meatballs, add the bread and rosemary or thyme into a food processor and blitz until it turns into breadcrumbs. Tip into a large bowl and add the mince, liver and collagen (if using), cumin, oregano, garlic and egg yolk. Season well with a few pinches of salt and pepper. Mix well with a wooden spoon, then with wet hands, roll meatballs into approximately 1 tablespoon-sized balls.<\/strong><\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-15114-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\" value=\"2\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\"><strong>Place a heavy-bottomed casserole pot or oven-proof frying pan over medium heat with the olive oil or ghee. Add the meatballs, and cook for 5 minutes, tossing regularly, until browned all over. Transfer meatballs to a plate with any of the pan juices. <\/strong><\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-15114-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\" value=\"3\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\"><strong>To make the Simple Sauce: place the casserole pot or frying pan back over the cooktop and reduce to a low heat and add the olive oil or ghee. Add the garlic and oregano, stirring frequently until golden and fragrant. Add the tomatoes and Bone Broth or water. Increase heat to medium-high heat and bring to the boil. Reduce heat to low and gently simmer for 45 minutes, but if you\u2019re in a rush, it can be ready in 10 minutes!<\/strong><\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-15114-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\" value=\"4\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\"><strong>While the sauce is simmering, preheat the oven to 180\u00b0C fan-forced.<\/strong><\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-15114-step-0-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\" value=\"5\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\"><strong>Once the sauce has reduced to your liking, add the vinegar, basil leaves and season well with salt and pepper.<\/strong><\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-15114-step-0-5\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\" value=\"6\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\"><strong>Add the reserved meatballs and resting juices back into the pan with the sauce. Top with the reserved basil leaves, and press the slices of fresh mozzarella just into the sauce. Grate over the Parmesan cheese and drizzle the top with olive oil. Place into the oven and bake for 15 &#8211; 20 minutes, until the cheese is golden and melted and the sauce is bubbling.<\/strong><\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-15114-step-0-6\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\" value=\"7\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\"><strong>Serve the meatballs on top of cooked pasta, sourdough or with some Mashed Cauliflower. <\/strong><\/span><\/div><\/li><\/ol><\/div><\/div>\n      \n      <div id=\"recipe-video\"><\/div>\n      <div id=\"recipe-15114-notes\" class=\"wprm-recipe-notes-container wprm-block-text-normal\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-notes-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Notes<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 15px;\"><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes\"><span style=\"display: block;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These meatballs keep in the fridge for up to 3 days. Or freeze for up to 3 months. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span>For an easy and quicker dinner, you can use a 500 gram jarred pasta sauce\u00a0<\/span><div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<span style=\"display: block;\"><b>Level up:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Add chilli either into meatballs, sauce or on top.<\/span><\/span><div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<span style=\"display: block;\"><b>Gluten-free option:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Use gluten-free bread instead of sourdough. You can also swap for 1\/2 cup almond meal.<\/span><\/span><div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<span style=\"display: block;\"><b>Dairy-free option: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Omit the cheese or swap for cashew cheese.<\/span><\/span><div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<span style=\"display: block;\"><strong>Egg-free option:<\/strong> Lamb mince works really well without egg due to the fat content. Or you can use mustard in place of the egg!<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 40px;\"><\/div>\n      \n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Meatballs are a family favourite in our house. I especially love this recipe because it&#8217;s a one-tray recipe! 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