Description
These lamb meatballs simmered in a fragrant rosemary tomato sauce offer a deliciously hearty and satisfying meal. The combination of tender meatballs and a rich, herby sauce pairs perfectly with pasta for a comforting dinner that’s easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
Meatballs
- 1 pack (approx 450g) ready-made lamb meatballs (12 pieces)
- 2 tsp olive oil, divided
Sauce
- 4 onions, finely sliced
- 4 garlic cloves, finely sliced
- 1 tbsp finely chopped rosemary leaves, plus extra to sprinkle
- 2 x 400g cans chopped tomatoes
To Serve
- 400g pasta, cooked
Instructions
- Brown the meatballs: Heat 1 tsp olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add the lamb meatballs and cook, turning frequently, until they are browned on all sides. Remove the meatballs from the pan and set aside.
- Sauté the onions: Add the remaining 1 tsp olive oil to the pan along with the finely sliced onions and a pinch of salt. Cook gently for 10-15 minutes until the onions become very soft and translucent.
- Add garlic and rosemary: Stir in the sliced garlic cloves and 1 tablespoon of finely chopped rosemary. Cook together for another 2 minutes to release their flavors.
- Simmer with tomatoes and meatballs: Pour in the chopped tomatoes and return the browned meatballs to the pan. Simmer the mixture gently for 10 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and the meatballs to cook through thoroughly.
- Season and serve: Taste the sauce and season if needed with salt and pepper. Serve the meatballs and rosemary tomato sauce over the cooked pasta, sprinkled with extra rosemary leaves for garnish.
Notes
- Using ready-made lamb meatballs makes this recipe quick and easy, but you can also use homemade meatballs.
- Simmering the sauce slowly allows the flavors to meld and the onions to caramelize, enhancing the depth of the dish.
- Fresh rosemary adds a lovely aromatic note, but dried rosemary can be used in a pinch (use about 1 tsp dried).
- This dish freezes well – store in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keywords: lamb meatballs, rosemary tomato sauce, easy pasta sauce, Mediterranean lamb recipe, quick dinner, meatball pasta
