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Meatball and risoni bake

An easy tray bake the whole family will love! - by Sarah Murphy
  • 15 Apr 2021
Meatball and risoni bake
Prep: 20 Minutes - Cook: 30 Minutes - Serves 4
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Ingredients

2 tbsp olive oil

1 onion, diced finely

3 garlic cloves, crushed

500g beef mince

1/3 cup basil leaves, chopped, plus extra leaves to serve

¼ cup breadcrumbs

1 cup grated cheddar cheese

1 egg

2 tbsp tomato paste

400g can diced tomatoes

2½ cups beef stock

1½ cups water

1½ cups risoni

½ cup flaked almonds

Mixed salad, to serve

Method

  1. Preheat oven to 180 degrees C.

  2. In a large flameproof casserole dish, heat 1 tbsp oil on medium. Saute onion and garlic 3-4 mins until soft. Cool.

  3. In a large bowl, combine onion mixture with mince, basil, breadcrumbs, ¼ cup cheese and egg. Season to taste. Mix well. Roll tbsp of mixture into balls. 

  4. In same casserole dish, heat remaining oil on medium. Cook meatballs, turning, 4-5 mins.

  5. Stir in tomato paste, cook 30 secs. Add diced tomatoes, stock and the water. Bring to the boil and add risoni. Bring to simmer. Bake in oven, covered, 10 mins. 

  6. Increase oven to 220 degrees C. Sprinkle meatballs with remaining cheese and almonds. Bake 10 mins until cheese melts. Serve with extra basil and mixed salad leaves. 

Cook's tip

Replace flaked almonds with any chopped nuts or seeds you have on hand.

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Sarah Murphy
Sarah Murphy
Sarah Murphy has worked in food magazines for over 10 years, and is known for her sweet tooth and love of creating hacks and twists on classic recipes. You can usually find Sarah baking cheesy garlic bread pull-apart for friends on the weekend, (but still hasn’t mastered the art of sourdough yet!).

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