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Italian Veal Meatballs

35 min

Easy

4

Ingredients
  • 500g ground veal

  • 1 cup chopped mozarella 

  • 1 egg, slightly beaten

  • 1/4 cup finely chopped onion

  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley

  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed garlic

  • 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

  • grated Parmesan cheese

  • 1,2 cup grated celery

  • 1/2 cup grated carrots

  • 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil

  • 1/2  can  whole tomatoes, undrained

  • 1 tablespoons tomato paste

  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

Method
  • Heat oil over medium heat until hot. Add onion, carrots, celery and garlic; cook and stir 2 minutes or until onion is crisp-tender. Add tomatoes, breaking up with spoon; stir in tomato paste, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 20 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; keep warm.

  • Meanwhile, heat oven to 350°F. Combine ground veal, mozarella, egg, onion, parsley,garlic and season, mixing lightly but thoroughly. (Mixture will be moist.) Shape into 12 meatballs. Bake in 350°F oven  15 to 20 minutes or until cooked through, turning once.

  • Stir 1 tablespoon cheese into sauce. Arrange 3 meatballs on each of 4 individual plates; top with equal amounts of sauce. Sprinkle with cheese, as desired.

  • Serve with small portion basmati rice or brown pasta 65g female, 85g men or 1 potato. 

  • If you wish to avoid Carbs in the evening serve with a salad or grilled vegetables.

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