60 minutes
Dive into this sumptuous Cheesy Meatball and Garlic Bread Bake for a cozy family dinner that everyone will adore. Take a shortcut with store-bought meatballs when time is tight, or follow these simple steps to create your own savory, herb-infused meatballs. This dish combines homemade meatballs with the crunchy comfort of garlic bread, all smothered in a rich tomato sauce and melted cheese.
Turkey Thigh Mince
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teaspoons
teaspoons
Olive Oil, divided
tablespoons
Large Onion, finely chopped
each
Garlic Clove, crushed
each
tablespoons
Chopped Tomatoes, canned
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teaspoons
Mozzarella, torn into pieces
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Garlic Breadsticks, roughly torn
each
Cheddar Cheese, grated
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1. Preparation Step
Preheat your oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. In a mixing bowl, combine turkey mince, oregano, fennel seeds, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Mix well. Shape the mixture into walnut-sized balls.
2. Browning the Meatballs
In a large, shallow, ovenproof pan, heat ¾ tbsp of olive oil over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook until browned on all sides. They don't need to be cooked through at this stage. Once browned, remove the meatballs from the pan and set aside on a plate.
3. Creating the Sauce
In the same pan, add the remaining ¾ tbsp of olive oil. Sauté the chopped onion until softened, about 10-12 minutes, stirring regularly. Mix in the crushed garlic and cook for an additional minute, then stir in the tomato purée, canned chopped tomatoes, and sugar. Let the sauce simmer for 10-15 minutes, then taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
4. Assembling the Bake
Arrange the meatballs on top of the sauce in the pan. Scatter torn mozzarella and garlic bread pieces over the meatballs. Finally, sprinkle with the grated cheddar cheese.
5. Baking
Place the pan in the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the top is golden and crisp.
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