Beef meatballs in tomato sauce with green beans and wholemeal bread

Ingredients

For 1 serving

• Lean ground beef140 g
• Eggs0.5
• Breadcrumbs10 g
• Parmigiano Reggiano10 g
• Parsley5 g
• Chopped tomatoes200 g
• Green beans150 g
• Whole wheat bread50 g
• Extra virgin olive oil10 g
• Garlic1 clove
• Saltto taste
• Black pepperto taste

Contains: gluten, lactose, eggs,

In season: June – September

Method

1. In a bowl mix the beef mince with the beaten egg, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan, chopped parsley, salt and pepper until evenly combined; with damp hands shape 6 meatballs.
2. In a wide pan heat half the oil over medium heat with the crushed garlic for 1 minute, until it sizzles; add the chopped tomatoes, season with salt and bring to the boil.
3. Lay the meatballs in the sauce in a single layer, lower the heat, cover and cook for 20 minutes, turning them gently halfway, until firm and the sauce has thickened.
4. Meanwhile bring a small pan of salted water to the boil; top, tail and wash the green beans and boil them for 8 minutes, until tender but still crisp; drain and dress with the remaining oil and a pinch of salt.
5. Remove the garlic and serve the meatballs with the sauce, the green beans and the wholemeal bread.