Pea meatballs

To prepare a delicious meatball recipe with tomato sauce and peas, we will start by ensuring we have all the necessary ingredients. In a large bowl, we will combine ground pork or beef, depending on our preferences, with finely chopped garlic or, alternatively, garlic powder. We will also add a generous handful of freshly chopped parsley for an extra touch of flavor and freshness. We season the mixture with salt and pepper to taste and incorporate an egg, which will help bind the ingredients together. We mix the composition well until it becomes homogeneous, then we start forming small meatballs, making sure they are uniform in size for even cooking.

In a deep pot, we put a tablespoon of olive oil and add a clove of garlic cut in half. We let it brown a little to release its aroma into the oil, after which we remove it from the pot. Now is the time to add the tomato sauce, which can either be a freshly prepared tomato sauce or a store-bought one. We add water or, even better, vegetable broth, so that we get a thinner sauce, ideal for cooking the meatballs. We let everything simmer until it starts to boil.

Once the sauce is boiling, we carefully add the raw meatballs to the pot, ensuring they are covered with sauce. We let them simmer for about 5 minutes, so the meatballs start cooking. At this point, we add the peas, which can be canned or frozen, along with a bit of the sauce in which they were preserved, to enhance the flavors. If desired, we can also add some herbs, such as parsley or dill, for an extra touch of flavor.

We reduce the heat to a suitable level and let the dish simmer slowly until the meatballs are fully cooked and the peas are tender. This process will take about 15-20 minutes, depending on the size of the meatballs. In the end, we will have a flavorful dish with juicy meatballs and a rich sauce, perfect to be served alongside a side of mashed potatoes or rice. Enjoy this traditional recipe, which is sure to bring joy to every meal!

 Ingredients: 150-200 g minced beef, pork, chicken 1 egg 1 tablespoon oil garlic tomato sauce canned or frozen peas parsley, dill salt, pepper

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