Cheesy Meatballs in Spicy Tomato Sauce Recipe

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Cheesy Meatballs in Spicy Tomato Sauce
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Directions:

  1. Cook the onion and bacon in a large bowl on high for 3-4 minutes approx 850W. Remove from microwave, add mince, breadcrumbs, parsley, egg, salt and pepper and mix well.
  2. Take 1 tablespoon of the mixture and flatten into a patty shape.
  3. Place a cube of cheese in the middle of the meat, fold meat to enclose cheese and roll to form a ball.
  4. Refrigerate meatballs for 10-15 minutes.
  5. Place meatballs in a 3 Litre casserole dish. Cook uncovered on medium to High approx 650W for 4-6 minutes. Turn meatballs over and cook for a further 4-6 minutes.
  6. Meanwhile combine the tomatoes, basil, tomato paste, chilli, garlic and salt and pepper in a bowl.
  7. Drain any excess fat from meatballs after cooking and pour the tomato mixture over par cooked and drained meatballs.
  8. Cook uncovered on medium high approx 650W for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  9. Serve with on their own with crusty bread or over pasta.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 555.81 Kcal (2327 kJ)
Calories from fat 305.39 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 33.93g 52%
Cholesterol 114.04mg 38%
Sodium 557.89mg 23%
Potassium 245.74mg 5%
Total Carbs 13.11g 4%
Sugars 5.89g 24%
Dietary Fiber 3.32g 13%
Protein 49.64g 99%
Vitamin C 22.7mg 38%
Iron 1.2mg 6%
Calcium 252mg 25%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 201.74 Kcal (845 kJ)
Calories from fat 110.84 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.32g 52%
Cholesterol 41.39mg 38%
Sodium 202.49mg 23%
Potassium 89.19mg 5%
Total Carbs 4.76g 4%
Sugars 2.14g 24%
Dietary Fiber 1.2g 13%
Protein 18.02g 99%
Vitamin C 8.2mg 38%
Iron 0.4mg 6%
Calcium 91.5mg 25%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 13.3
    Points
  • 14
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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