Description
This hearty Lamb Meatballs with Rosemary Tomato Sauce recipe offers a delicious twist on traditional meatballs, combining tender lamb with aromatic rosemary and a rich tomato sauce. Perfectly paired with pasta, this dish is both comforting and full of Mediterranean flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Meatballs and Sauce
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 pack (approx 450g) ready-made lamb meatballs (12 pieces)
- 4 onions, finely sliced
- 4 garlic cloves, finely sliced
- 1 tbsp finely chopped rosemary leaves, plus extra to sprinkle
- 2 x 400g cans chopped tomatoes
To Serve
- 400g pasta, cooked
Instructions
- Brown the Meatballs: Heat 1 tsp olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add the lamb meatballs and cook, turning often, until browned evenly on all sides. Once browned, remove the meatballs from the pan and set aside.
- Cook the Onions: Add the remaining 1 tsp olive oil to the pan along with the finely sliced onions and a pinch of salt. Cook gently for 10-15 minutes until the onions become very soft and translucent, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.
- Add Garlic and Rosemary: Stir in the sliced garlic cloves and 1 tablespoon of finely chopped rosemary leaves. Cook for about 2 minutes more to release their aromas and flavors.
- Simmer with Tomatoes and Meatballs: Pour in the two cans of chopped tomatoes and stir well. Return the browned meatballs to the pan, ensuring they are submerged in the sauce. Let the mixture simmer gently for 10 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and the meatballs to cook through completely.
- Season and Serve: Taste the sauce and season with salt and pepper as needed. Serve the lamb meatballs and rosemary tomato sauce over cooked pasta. Garnish with extra rosemary leaves for a fresh, herbal finish.
Notes
- For best flavor, use fresh rosemary rather than dried.
- Ready-made meatballs save preparation time, but you can make your own if preferred.
- If the tomato sauce is too thick, add a splash of water or stock to reach desired consistency.
- This dish pairs well with any short or long pasta shapes like penne, spaghetti, or rigatoni.
- To reduce cooking time, ensure onions are sliced finely and cooked on a moderate heat to soften faster without burning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keywords: lamb meatballs, rosemary tomato sauce, Mediterranean recipe, pasta sauce, easy dinner, lamb recipe
