Wednesday, 13 August 2014

I've Got Balls!

"Tuna Meatballs" that is!
 One of 2014's food trends is upscale comfort foods, and this recipe meets that criteria. I love it as much as Lobster Mac & Cheese! If you're a tuna lover, you will too. And if you don't want to make it as it is in this recipe, flatten the balls and serve as burgers.

Ingredients:
      2- 160g cans of tuna in sunflower or olive oil, drained (reserve a little oil)
small handful of pine nuts
freshly grated zest 1 lemon
small handful parsley leaves, roughly chopped
50g fresh breadcrumbs
1 egg, beaten
400g spaghetti
500g jar pasta sauce (I use my own homemade sauce!)
 Directions:
Flake the tuna into a bowl, then tip in the pine nuts, lemon zest, parsley, breadcrumbs and egg. Season and mix together with your hands until completely combined. Roll the mix into 12 walnut-size balls. Put a large pan of salted water on to boil, then cook the spaghetti according to pack instructions. 
Heat a little of the tuna oil in a large non-stick frying pan, then fry the tuna balls for 5 mins, turning every minute or so until completely golden. Drain on kitchen paper. Heat the tomato sauce, then toss together with the pasta and tuna balls.

Prep: 15 mins Ready: in 20 mins.
Servings: 4

calories594, protein35g, carbs92g, fat12g, saturates2g, fibre4g, sugar8g, salt1.42g




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