Meatballs in Tomato Sauce

Serves: 4

Ingredients:

Tomato Sauce:
13 ounce (410 g) can whole tomatoes, salt-free
1 teaspoon brown sugar
Chili powder
1 tablespoon mixed herbs
Meatballs:
1 pound (500 g) lean ground beef (mince)
2 slices wholemeal bread, crumbed
1 tablespoon Italian herbs
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
1 onion, finely chopped
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

Microwave Method:

1. Combine tomatoes, brown sugar and chili powder in a bowl. Heat for 3-4 minutes on HIGH.
2. Puree until smooth. Add herbs and put to one side.

Meatballs:

1. Mix all ingredients together until well combined. Roll into 12 equal size balls.
2. Place meatballs in a lightly greased casserole dish. Cook for 6-7 minutes on MEDIUM HIGH.
3. Drain excess meat juices. Pour over tomato sauce. Cook a further 5-6 minutes on MEDIUM HIGH.

Convection Microwave Method:

1. Combine tomatoes, brown sugar and chili powder in a bowl. Heat for 3-4 minutes on HIGH.
2. Puree until smooth. Add herbs and put to one side.

Meatballs:

1. Mix all ingredients together until well combined. Roll into 12 equal size balls.
2. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
3. Place meatballs in a lightly greased casserole dish. Place on Low Rack, cook for 8-10 minutes on HIGH MIX/ROAST.
4. Drain excess meat juices. Pour over tomato sauce. Cook a further 10 minutes on HIGH MIX/ROAST.

1 serve = 9 g fat, 3.5 g saturated fat.