Meatball & garlic bread traybake

family friendly family meals garlic bread lunch meatballs traybake turkey

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Serves 3 (or 2 adults and 2 children)

Source

Ingredients

350g turkey thigh mince

1 tsp dried oregano

1 tsp fennel seeds

1½ tbsp olive oil

1 large onion, chopped

3 garlic cloves, crushed

1 tbsp tomato purée

2 x 400g cans chopped tomatoes

2 tsp sugar

150g ball mozzarella, torn into pieces

4 garlic breadsticks or garlic bread slices, torn or chopped into chunks

25g cheddar, grated

green salad or spaghetti, to serve

Method

Combine the mince, oregano, fennel seeds and some seasoning in a bowl. Take walnut-sized pieces of the mixture and roll into balls. Heat half the oil in a large, shallow ovenproof pan and cook the meatballs until browned all over – don’t worry if they’re not cooked through. Transfer to a plate. Heat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6.

Heat the remaining oil in the pan and add the onion. Cook until softened, about 10-12 mins, stirring regularly. Stir in the garlic for another minute, then the tomato purée, chopped tomatoes and sugar.

Simmer for 10-15 mins, then season to taste. Place the meatballs on top of the sauce, then add the mozzarella, garlic bread and the cheddar on top. Bake for 15-20 mins until golden and crisp.