Meat / RICETTI
Maltese meatballs in tomato sauce
Meatballs finished gently in an onion and tomato sauce.
◷ 65 min / 4 servings
Method
- Mix meat, crumbs, egg, cheese, parsley and one garlic clove. Season and shape 16 balls.
- Brown meatballs in 2 tbsp oil and set aside.
- Soften onion in remaining oil for 8 minutes. Add remaining garlic, passata and water.
- Add meatballs and simmer covered for 30 minutes until cooked through.
✳ From the kitchen
Shake the pan gently to avoid breaking the meatballs.
Tradition reference
Maltese traditional dishes · historical recipe collection ↗Reference for the dish tradition. This recipe is an original home-kitchen adaptation; family versions vary. Not professionally kitchen-tested.