4-6 1 hour 30 minutes
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Meatball Pizza

 

Meatballs in Tomato Sauce:

  • 500g beef mince (or use a mixture of beef and pork)
  • 1/2 cup flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
  • 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • 2 tbs olive oil
  • 1 small brown onion, finely diced
  • 1 tbs tomato paste
  • 2 x 410g cans Ardmona Rich & Thick Basil & Garlic Tomatoes
  • 1 tsp sugar

Pizza:

  • 2 large fresh pizza bases
  • 1 quantity (3 1/2 cups) Meatballs in Tomato Sauce
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • Small basil leaves, to serve

 

Meatballs In Tomato Sauce:

  1. Combine mince, parsley, breadcrumbs and egg in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Mix until ingredients are well combined. Using a tablespoon of mixture per meatball, form into small meatballs. Place in a single layer on a tray lined with baking paper, cover and chill for 20 minutes
  2. Heat 1 tbs oil in a large heavy based frying pan. Cook meatballs, in batches, until evenly browned. Remove and set aside
  3. Heat remaining 1 tbs oil in the pan over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring often, for 4-5 minutes until softened. Stir in tomato paste and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add tomatoes, sugar and 1/2 cup water and stir to combine. Cover and bring to the boil. Add meatballs and their cooking juices. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until at desired consistency

Pizza: To make this recipe fast and easy, have a pre made batch of Ardmona’s Meatballs in Tomato Sauce ready to go.

  1. Preheat oven to 220°C/200°C fan-forced
  2. Place pizza bases onto pizza or baking trays
  3. Spoon the tomato sauce over pizzas then scatter with the meatballs
  4. Sprinkle with cheese
  5. Bake for 12-15 minutes until cheese melts and crust is crisp
  6. Sprinkle with basil. Slice and serve
Meatball Pizza

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