Meatballs in Tomato Sauce

Mediterranean tapa recipe

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 8  ounces ground beef
• 1  cup  fresh white breadcrumbs
• 1  egg
• 2  tablespoons  grated parmesan cheese
• 1  tablespoon tomato paste
• 3  chopped garlic cloves
• 2  scallions, chopped fine
• 2  teaspoons fresh thyme, chopped
• 1⁄2 teaspoon turmeric
• 2  tablespoons olive oil
• 2  cups canned plum tomatoes (chopped)
• 2  tablespoons red wine
• 2  teaspoons  chopped fresh basil
• 2  teaspoons  chopped fresh rosemary
•  salt and pepper

Directions

1. combine first nine ingredients.
2. using your hands form 12-15 balls from the mixture.
3. heat olive oil in skillet over med/high heat, add the meatballs and brown on all sides.
4. Add the tomatoes, wine, basil and rosemary.
5. Simmer for 20 minutes.
6. Season with salt and pepper, serve hot.