James Martin creates some of the most delicious homemade grub - and there's nothing quite like his Mediterranean-inspired meatballs cooked in a rich tomato sauce!
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The celebrity chef, who has teamed up with a household favourite, Italian tinned tomatoes Cirio, has created a range of recipes to "bring the heart of Italy to British tables" - and his meatball recipe will certainly tickle your fancy!
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Speaking about his recipe, James said: "I have really enjoyed creating these delicious but easy-to-make recipes and wanted to work with Cirio because of their superior taste and proven commitment to sustainable farming from field to fork.
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"As a chef from a farming family, I know how important it is to respect the land, your people and the environment. Something as simple as using carbon neutral tomatoes can really make a difference."
His go-to meatball recipe may look simple but it tastes incredible. It's a perfect summer party recipe for everyone to tuck in to.
Recipe for James' meatballs with tomato sauce - serves 4
Ingredients
300g beef mince300g pork minceSalt and pepper
For the Sauce:100 ml olive oil2 tins Cirio chopped tomatoes2 cloves garlic choppedFew sprigs of basil
Method
Season the meat and mix together thoroughly.
Roll the mixture into 12 even sized balls.
Heat a large non-stick pan on a medium heat and add the olive oil, garlic and basil.
Warm for a minute or two then add the tomatoes, seasoning and stir through.
Gently bubble for eight to ten minutes.
Pop in the meatballs, place the lid on top and cook for a further 8 to 10 minutes.
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