Preparation time:
25 minutes
Ingredients for meatballs (4 servings):
Ingredients for meatballs (4 servings):
500g mixed ground meat
20g chopped pine nuts
2 garlic cloves (pressed)
1 egg
2-3 tbsp breadcrumbs
2 tbsp chopped parsley
Salt
Pepper
Antara olive oil
Ingredients for sauce (4 servings):
250g onions
3 garlic cloves
2 tsp dried thyme
2 bay leaves
1 tsp sugar
800g coarsely chopped tomatoes in their own juice
1 tsp vegetable bouillon
1 chili pepper
Preparation of meatballs:
Knead the ground meat thoroughly with all ingredients and form into small, walnut-sized balls (approx. 40 pieces). Fry in a little Antara olive oil on all sides until firm, then remove from the pan and set aside.
Preparation of sauce:
Finely dice the onions, slice the garlic into thin slices, and sauté both in the remaining fat until translucent. Add bay leaves and thyme and continue to sauté briefly. Sprinkle with a little sugar, then add the coarsely chopped tomatoes and bring to a boil. Season to taste with salt, pepper, vegetable bouillon, and chili, and let simmer for about 20 minutes until the sauce thickens.
Finally, add the meatballs to the sauce and let them steep over low heat.
