Name: Meatball & garlic bread traybake
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: Serves 3 (or 2 adults and 2 children)
Ingredients: 350g turkey thigh mince; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1 tsp fennel seeds; 1½ tbsp olive oil; 1 large onion chopped; 3 garlic cloves crushed; 1 tbsp tomato purée; 2 x 400g cans chopped tomatoes; 2 tsp sugar; 150g ball mozzarella torn into pieces; 4 garlic breadsticks or garlic bread slices, torn or chopped into chunks; 25g cheddar grated; green salad or spaghetti, to serve

Meatball & garlic bread traybake

Make this comforting meatball and garlic bread traybake for a dinner the whole family will enjoy. You could buy a pack of meatballs if you’re short on time

1 hr total 10 min prep 50 min cook Serves 3 (or 2 adults and 2 children) 565 cal

Instructions

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1 Combine the mince, oregano, fennel seeds and some seasoning in a bowl. Take walnut-sized pieces of the mixture and roll into balls. Heat half the oil in a large, shallow ovenproof pan and cook the meatballs until browned all over – don’t worry if they’re not cooked through. Transfer to a plate. Heat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6.
2 Heat the remaining oil in the pan and add the onion. Cook until softened, about 10-12 mins, stirring regularly. Stir in the garlic for another minute, then the tomato purée, chopped tomatoes and sugar.
3 Simmer for 10-15 mins, then season to taste. Place the meatballs on top of the sauce, then add the mozzarella, garlic bread and the cheddar on top. Bake for 15-20 mins until golden and crisp.