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Stuffed Meatball Salad

1 h 30 minServes 4Nutri-Score C€€
from @jackie_mic1 import0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

4 people
  • meatloaf mixMeat700 g
  • eggsOther2 pieces
  • bread crumbsBakery80 g
  • parsley (chopped)Produce10 g
  • garlic (minced)Produce3 pieces
  • Parmesan cheese (grated)Dairy60 g
  • saltSpices5 g
  • pepperSpices2 g
  • mozzarella cheese (sliced then cubed)Dairy200 g
  • raguPantry100 g
  • extra virgin olive oilPantry30 ml
  • onion (chopped)Produce1 piece
  • basil (chopped)Produce10 g
  • passataPantry700 ml
  • waterOther100 ml
  • romaine lettuce (cut up)Produce2 pieces
  • lemon juiceProduce20 ml

per serving

Nutrition

563kcal

Carbs
24 g
Proteins
44 g
Fat
33 g
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what you’ll use

Tools

  • Baking tray
  • Mixing bowl
  • Saucepan
  • Oven

step by step

Method

  1. Make the meatball mix

    • Combine the meatloaf mix, eggs and bread crumbs in a bowl.
    • Sprinkle in the parsley, garlic, Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper.
    • Mix everything together until well combined.
    Step 1

  2. Prepare the mozzarella

    • Cut the mozzarella cheese into slices, then cube it.
    Step 2

  3. Stuff and shape the meatballs

    • Roll portions of the meat mixture and flatten them into little hockey pucks on a sheet of parchment.
    • Place a cube of mozzarella in the middle and top it with a scoop of ragu.
    • Grease the cookie sheet, then form the meat around the cheese, roll them up and transfer them onto the sheet.
    Step 3

  4. Bake the meatballs

    • Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes.
    Step 4

  5. Start the sauce

    • Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a pan.
    • Add the onion, garlic, salt and pepper.
    • Add the parsley and basil.
    Step 5

  6. Simmer the sauce

    • Add the passata and a little water.
    • Let it simmer for about 30 minutes.
    Step 6

  7. Make the salad

    • Cut up the romaine lettuce.
    • Add olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper and toss.
    Step 7

  8. Assemble and serve

    • Add the meatballs to the sauce and let them simmer.
    • Place the meatballs onto the salad.
    • Finish with a giant handful of Parmesan cheese and serve with bread.
    Step 8
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