Veggie Meatball Bolognese
Easy
Coline
Coline

Veggie Meatball Bolognese

8 minutesPrep time

20 minutesCook time

782 cal.Per serving

Ingredients for 1

Pasta (spaghetti)

100 g

Pasta (spaghetti)

Tomato sauce (Neapolitan)

80 g

Tomato sauce (Neapolitan)

Kidney beans (canned)

120 g

Kidney beans (canned)

Yellow onion

1/4

Yellow onion

Garlic

1/4 clove

Garlic

Parmesan (grated)

1 tbsp

Parmesan (grated)

Egg

1/2

Egg

Bread crumbs (plain)

2 tbsp

Bread crumbs (plain)

Basil (fresh)

optional

1/10 bunch

Basil (fresh)

Utensils

Stovetop, Pot (small), Blender, Oven

recipe

  • Step 1
    Preheat the oven to 180°C. Peel & finely mince the onion.
  • Step 2
    In a blender, add : the beans, onions, grated garlic, grated parmesan, eggs & half of the basil, if you have some. 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 by rolling the mixture in between the palms of your hands.
  • Step 5
    Line a sheet tray with baking paper & arrange the veggie meatballs evenly. Cook for 20 min at 180°C.
  • Step 6
    Meanwhile, in a pot of salted boiling water, cook the pasta according to package instructions. Once cooked through, drain the pasta.
  • Step 7
    In the same pot. heat the tomato sauce, over low heat. Add the drained pasta & stir to combine.
  • Step 8
    Once crispy & golden brown, remove the veggie meatball from the oven.
  • Step 9
    Serve the tomato pasta with the veggie meatballs. Top with tomato sauce. grated parmesan & fresh basil. if you have some. Enjoy !