Smoky Pork Meatballs Traybake

Make this comforting meatball traybake with a twist, using hot smoked paprika for a smoky flavour

Method

Based on 4 servings, adjust as needed.

Step 1

Tip the pork into a large bowl with the breadcrumbs, parsley, chilli flakes, egg yolk, 1 tsp of salt and some black pepper. Knead everything together for 5 mins to tenderise the meat. Divide the pork mix into 12 large balls, weighing for accuracy if you like. Chill until ready to use.

Step 2

Meanwhile, make the sauce. Heat 2 tbsp of the oil in a large casserole or saucepan over a low-medium heat, add the onion and fry gently for 10 mins or until softened and translucent. Add the garlic and paprika and cook for 1 min. Stir through the tomatoes and sugar, and simmer uncovered over a low heat for 10 mins. Season to taste.

Step 3

Heat the remaining oil in a large, non-stick frying pan over a medium heat. Add the meatballs and fry for 5 mins, turning regularly, until evenly golden brown.

Step 4

Heat the oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Tip the meatballs into a medium casserole dish. Add the sliced peppers to the dish with the meatballs and pour over the tomato sauce. Sprinkle over the cheese and bake for 15-20 mins until the meatballs are cooked through and the cheese is bubbling. Serve with pasta, wedges or rice.

  • Ingredients
  • Based on 4 servings
  • 2 Roasted Red Peppers, sliced 1x Karyatis Roasted Red Peppers 450g (350g*)
  • 80g Grated Cheddar and Mozzarella, or just cheddar 1x Sainsbury's Grated Cheddar & Mozzarella Mix 250g
  • 400g Pork Mince 1x Sainsbury's British Pork Mince 5% Fat 500g
  • 30g Parsley, finely chopped 1x Sainsbury's Fresh Packed Flat Leaf Parsley 30g
  • 1 Onion, finely chopped 1x Sainsbury's Onions Loose
  • 1 Egg Yolk 1x Sainsbury's British Free Range Eggs Medium x6
  • 3tbsp Olive Oil 1x Sainsbury's Olive Oil 500ml
  • 2 Garlic Cloves, crushed 1x Sainsbury's Garlic
  • 1tsp Hot Smoked Paprika 1x Sainsbury's Smoked Paprika 44g
  • 2 tins Chopped Tomatoes 2x Sainsbury's Chopped Tomatoes Can 400g
  • 1tsp Sugar 1x Sainsbury's White Granulated Sugar 500g
  • 1 pinch Chilli Flakes 1x Sainsbury's Crushed Chillies 32g
  • 400g Pasta, to serve 1x Sainsbury's Tagliatelle Pasta 500g
  • 50g White Breadcrumbs 1x Sainsbury's Panko Breadcrumbs, Inspired to Cook 100g
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