INGREDIENTS:
- 2 c fresh breadcrumbs
- 1/3 c milk
- 750g beef or pork mince
- 1/3 c basil pesto
- 1/3 c chopped flat leaf parsley leaves
- sea salt & cracked pepper
- 2 Tblsp olive oil
- 500g cherry tomatoes (slice in half & remove the seeds)
- 1/4 cup oregano sprigs
- 1 c green olives (or whatever olives you like- I often used stuffed)
- 200g baby bocconcini
- 1 cup basil leaves
METHOD:
In a bowl place your bread crumbs and pour over the milk. Stand until the milk has absorbed. Place the mince, pesto, breadcrumb mixture, parsley, salt & pepper in a bowl and mix well to combine. Beat the mixture with a spatula for 2 minutes until smooth. Roll 1/4 cupfuls of the mixture with meatballs.
Preheat the oven to 200 degrees C. Heat the oil in a non stick pan and cook the meatballs, in batches, for 2 minutes each side each side or until golden but not cooked through. Transfer the meatballs into a baking dish with the cherry tomatoes, oregano, olives and bocconcini. Bake for 20 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the meatballs are cooked through. Sprinkle with the basil leaves and serve with crusty bread.
enjoy xx
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