Chia Seed Meatballs With Hidden Veggie Pasta Sauce Recipes

PASTA WITH TOMATO & HIDDEN VEG SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large non-stick saucepan and gently cook the onion, celery, carrots and leek until soft, about 20 mins. Add the peppers and cook for 10 mins more, then tip in the tomatoes, sugar and vinegar. Simmer for at least 20 mins - the longer the better.
• Cook the pasta following pack instructions. Meanwhile, blitz the sauce with a hand blender until smooth, season and return to the heat to keep warm while the pasta cooks. Drain the pasta and toss through the sauce. Serve in bowls topped with shaved Parmesan and rocket leaves, if you like.
• Heat the oil in a large non-stick saucepan and gently cook the onion, celery, carrots and leek until soft, about 20 mins. Add the peppers and cook for 10 mins more, then tip in the tomatoes, sugar and vinegar. Simmer for at least 20 mins - the longer the better.
• Cook the pasta following pack instructions. Meanwhile, blitz the sauce with a hand blender until smooth, season and return to the heat to keep warm while the pasta cooks. Drain the pasta and toss through the sauce. Serve in bowls topped with shaved Parmesan and rocket leaves, if you like.

HIDDEN VEGGIE MEATBALLS RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Place shredded carrot and zucchini on a clean towel and wring out as much liquid as possible.
• Place strained carrot and zucchini in a bowl and add ground beef, ground pork, parmesan, onion, parsley, salt, pepper, garlic powder, breadcrumbs, and eggs. Mix until just combined.
• Grab about a ¼ cup (85 grams) of the mixture and roll into a ball.
• Pan-fry the meatballs in a large pan over medium-high heat until all sides are golden brown, about 10 minutes, then add the marinara sauce and simmer for 10-15 minutes. Or, can bake the meatballs on a parchment-lined baking sheet at 350˚F (180˚C) for 30-35 minutes, flipping after the first 15 minutes. Warm up marinara sauce and serve on the side.
• Serve the meatballs with cooked spaghetti and Parmesan cheese.
• Enjoy!

CHIA SEED MEATBALLS WITH HIDDEN VEGGIE PASTA SAUCE

Steps:

• SAUCE:.
• 1. Steam the carrots for 20 minutes until tender.
• 2. Add the spinach to the carrots and continue to steam for 5 minutes.
• 3. Add carrots and spinach to food processor and puree (approx. 2 minutes).
• 4. Open one can of the petite diced tomatoes and add to the food processor, blending the tomatoes, carrots and spinach together until all large chunks are gone.
• 5. In a large pot, warm olive oil over medium heat.
• 6. Add the onions and saute until translucent.
• 7. Add the garlic and saute for 1 more minute.
• 8. Then add the carrot/tomato/spinach mixture,along with all the remaining SAUCE ingredients.
• 9. Simmer on low heat for 4-6 hours, uncovered. Stir occasionally.
• MEATBALLS:.
• 1. Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
• 2. Add all of the meatball ingredients to a bowl, and knead with hands until combined thoroughly.
• 2. Let the mixture rest for 10 minutes so chia seeds can soften.
• 3. Form mixture into small meatballs and place in an ungreased 9x13 inch pan - should make 24 meatballs and fit the pan perfectly.
• 4. Bake for 20 minutes at 350 degrees.
• 5. Once done, add the meatballs to the sauce cooking on the stove.
• 6. Serve over your favorite pasta or on a hoagie!