Veggie Bean Meatballs With Spicy Red Pepper Sauce Ragu Recipes

VEGGIE MEATBALLS WITH COCONUT RED CURRY SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and saute until translucent, 7 to 8 minutes. Stir in the ginger and garlic and cook 1 minute. Stir in the red curry paste, then add the coconut milk and fish sauce. Whisk to combine. Bring the mixture to a low boil, cover, reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Add the meatballs and simmer an additional 10 minutes.
• Turn off the heat, stir in the lime juice and transfer to a serving bowl. Garnish with the cilantro and scallions.

PORK MEATBALLS IN RED PEPPER SAUCE

Steps:

• Put the pork mince in a bowl and stir in the apple, garlic, breadcrumbs and some salt and pepper. Shape the mixture into 16 balls, cover and chill for 10 mins.
• Meanwhile, make the sauce. Heat the oil in a medium saucepan and add the onion. Cook for 2-3 mins, until softened, then tip in the tomatoes and half a can of water. Stir in the peppers along with some salt and pepper. Partially cover and simmer for 15 mins.
• Heat the oil in a large non-stick frying pan and add the meatballs. Cook for 5-6 mins, stirring occasionally until they are browned all over. Set aside and keep warm.
• Using a hand-held blender, whizz the tomato sauce until smooth. Carefully add the meatballs to the sauce and simmer for 5 mins, until cooked through. Meanwhile, cook the spaghetti following pack instructions, drain, then divide between serving plates. Top with the meatballs and sauce.

MEATBALLS WITH VEGETABLE SAUCE

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-in. balls. Place meatballs on a greased rack in a shallow baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 425° for 10-12 minutes or until no longer pink. Drain on paper towels. , Meanwhile, in a saucepan, saute the mushrooms, celery, onion and green pepper in butter. Add the tomato sauce, brown sugar, broth, lemon juice and garlic powder. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; add the meatballs. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until heated through. Serve over noodles.

VEGGIE BEAN MEATBALLS WITH SPICY RED PEPPER SAUCE #RAGU

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil or parchment.
• Combine drained and rinsed beans in a food processor and pulse for 10-15 seconds, or until coarse and combined. Be careful not to over process-you don't want mushy beans!
• Transfer the processed beans to a large bowl and add all of the remaining ingredients, except for the Ragu Spicy Red Pepper Sauce. Using a rubber spatula, gently blend all of the ingredients together.
• Once the meatball mixture is well combined, use a spoon and your hands to form golf ball sized "meatballs." (Makes about 15 meatballs.) Place formed meatballs on a foil or parchment lined baking sheet. Bake the meatballs in a 375 degree oven for 20-30 minutes, or until brown on top.
• While the meatballs are in the oven, warm the Ragu Spicy Red Pepper Sauce in a medium saucepan. Serve with the bean meatballs. Meatballs and sauce can be served with pasta or on their own.