Sausage meatball stew

Sausage meatball stew

Meatball stew is served on a bed of polenta to create the ultimate comforting midweek meal. We reccommend enjoying this Italian-inspired recipe alongside a glass of red wine.

Sausage meatball stew

  • Serves icon Serves 4
  • Time icon Hands-on time 30 min, simmering time 30 min

Meatball stew is served on a bed of polenta to create the ultimate comforting midweek meal. We reccommend enjoying this Italian-inspired recipe alongside a glass of red wine.

Nutrition: per serving

Calories
490kcals
Fat
30.3g (10g saturated)
Protein
23.4g
Carbohydrates
23.5g (11.2g sugars)
Fibre
7.9g
Salt
1.5g

Ingredients

  • ½ tbsp olive oil, plus extra for frying
  • 1 large onion, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 2 x 400g tins chopped tomatoes
  • 75ml red wine
  • 6 British free-range sausages or 400g sausagemeat
  • 15g bunch oregano, leaves picked and finely chopped
  • 400g tin cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
  • Handful basil leaves, roughly chopped

To serve

  • Cooked polenta or rice and grated parmesan (optional)
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Method

  1. Heat the ½ tbsp oil in a large heavy-based saucepan and fry the onion and garlic for 7-8 minutes until softening. Remove half the onion/garlic mix and put into a mixing bowl. Add the chopped tomatoes and red wine to the pan, bring to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, slit the sausage casings and squeeze the meat into the onion bowl. Add the oregano and a pinch of salt and pepper. Roll the mixture into 3-4cm balls and set aside on a tray/plate.
  3. Hear another splash of oil in a frying pan and brown the balls all over for about 5 minutes.
  4. After cooking the sauce for 20 minutes, season it with salt and pepper, add the meatballs and cook for 5 minutes more. Stir in the cannellini beans and basil, then heat for 3-4 minutes until warmed through. Serve on a bed of cooked polenta or steamed rice with a scattering of parmesan, if you like.

Nutrition

Nutrition: per serving
Calories
490kcals
Fat
30.3g (10g saturated)
Protein
23.4g
Carbohydrates
23.5g (11.2g sugars)
Fibre
7.9g
Salt
1.5g

delicious. tips

  1. If you’re short of time use readymade meatballs or a veggie alternative such as Quorn meatballs and omit step 2.

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