Veggie Meatball Bolognese

recipe

• Step 1
  Peel & finely mince the onion & garlic.
• Step 2
  In the bowl of a blender, add : the red beans, onion, garlic, parmesan cheese, eggs & fresh or dried basil, if you have. Season with salt & pepper.
• Step 3
  Mix until you have a smooth paste. Add the breadcrumbs to thicken the texture & stir to combine.
• Step 4
  Form the veggie meatballs (approx. 3 cm) by rolling the mixture in between your hands.
• Step 5
  Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a pan on medium heat. Add the veggie meatballs & cook for 5-6 min. Handle them gently so that they do not break.
• Step 6
  Meanwhile, in a pot of salted boiling water, cook the pasta according to pack instructions.
• Step 7
  Once the veggie meatballs are golden, add the tomato sauce into the pan. Simmer on low heat for 6-7 min.
• Step 8
  Once the pasta is cooked, drain & add it to the pan. Stir to combine with the sauce & cook for 1 extra minute.
• Step 9
  Serve the veggie meatball pasta in a bowl or plate & top with extra parmesan cheese & some fresh basil, if you have. Enjoy !