Meatballs and Garlic Bread and Butter Pudding
Make your own meatballs and bake in a rich tomato sauce with layers of cheesy garlic bread. A delicious twist on classic comfort food by Nadiya Hussain.
Method
Based on 4 servings, adjust as needed.
Step 1
To make the tomato sauce, heat half the oil in a flameproof oven dish or ovenproof frying pan over a medium heat. Stir in half of the garlic and let it sizzle for 2 mins until fragrant, then mix in the oregano, sugar, basil and chopped tomatoes. Rinse out the cans with a splash of water each, then pour into the pan. Bring to a simmer, then leave to bubble away for 15-20 mins until thickened and reduced. Season to taste.
Step 2
Meanwhile, for the meatballs, mix the breadcrumbs and milk together in a large bowl, and set aside for 5 mins to absorb. Mix in the beef mince, onion, remaining garlic, egg, mixed herbs a little salt and some pepper. Shape into 20 balls, around the size of golf balls. (Quantities to serve 4)
Step 3
Heat the remaining oil in a second frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the meatballs and brown all over. Once browned, remove to a plate (they don’t need to be cooked through at this point).
Step 4
Heat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Tip half the tomato sauce into a baking dish, then add the garlic bread in layers with the meatballs. Drizzle over the remaining sauce with a spoon and dot over the mozzarella pieces. Drizzle over a little more olive oil and season with pepper. Bake for 20-25 mins until golden and bubbling. Scatter over some whole basil leaves, if you like, and serve with a big, green, sharply dressed salad.
- Ingredients
- Based on 4 servings
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150g Green Salad, to serve 1x Sainsbury's Bistro Salad 150g -
1 Baguette Garlic Baguette, sliced 1x Sainsbury's Garlic Baguette 195g -
125g Buffalo Mozzarella, drained and torn into pieces 1x Sainsbury's Mozzarella Cheese 150g -
1 Onion, finely chopped 1x Sainsbury's Onions Loose -
1 Egg 1x Sainsbury's British Free Range Eggs Medium x6 -
1tsp Caster Sugar 1x Sainsbury's White Caster Sugar 500g -
1tsp Oregano 1x Sainsbury's Oregano 12g -
5 Garlic Cloves, crushed 1x Sainsbury's Garlic -
10 leaves Basil Leaves, finely chopped (reserve some whole to serve, if you like) 1x Sainsbury's Fresh Packed Basil 30g -
2tbsp Milk 1x Sainsbury's British Whole Milk 568ml (1 pint) -
4tbsp Olive Oil, plus extra for drizzling 1x Sainsbury's Olive Oil 500ml -
2 tins Chopped Tomatoes 2x Sainsbury's Chopped Tomatoes Can 400g -
50g Dried Breadcrumbs 1x Sainsbury's Panko Breadcrumbs, Inspired to Cook 100g -
1tsp Mixed Herbs 1x Sainsbury's Mixed Herbs 14g -
500g Beef Mince 1x Sainsbury's British or Irish 5% Fat Beef Mince 500g