Oven-roasted meatballs with pesto and mozzarella

Maximum flavour in minimum time. This rich meatball tray bake is a life saver after a long day at work.

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Step 1

Preheat oven to 200C.

Step 2

Finely chop or dice garlic

Step 3

Combine meatballs, egg, gluten free breadcrumbs, pesto and one-quarter chopped garlic in a bowl.

Step 4

Roughly chop half the oregano and add to meatball mixture.

Step 5

Heat oil in a deep ovenproof frypan over medium heat.

Step 6

Add the meatballs to pan and cook, turning, for 6-7 minutes until browned all over.

Step 7

Remove meatballs from pan and set aside.

Step 8

Add onion and remaining garlic to pan and cook, stirring, for 3 minutes or until softened.

Step 9

Add tomato passata to pan season, then bring to a simmer.

Step 10

Return meatballs to pan and scatter with cheese and remaining oregano

Step 11

Bake for 15-20 minutes until meatballs are cooked through and cheese is bubbling.

Step 12

Serve with salad extra pesto, salad and basil leaves.