Chicken meatballs in tomato sauce

Chicken meatballs in tomato sauce

Ingredients (serves 4)
* 8 thin chicken sausages
* 1 tablespoon olive oil
* 1 brown onion, finely chopped
* 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
* 1 tablespoon tomato paste
* 400g can diced tomatoes
* 2 tablespoons thyme leaves
* 500g IGA Bellini Small Shells pasta


Method
1. Using a sharp knife, split sausages open lengthways. Scoop out filling and place in a bowl. Using 2 teaspoonfuls mixture at a time, roll mixture into balls. Place on a plate.
2. Heat oil in a non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Add onion, garlic and tomato paste. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 to 4 minutes or until onion is soft. Add tomato, 1 tablespoon thyme and 1 tablespoon water. Cook, stirring, for 2 minutes or until heated through.
3. Add meatballs to pan. Cook, turning, for 5 to 6 minutes or until cooked through. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Meanwhile, cook pasta in a large saucepan of boiling, salted water, following packet directions, until tender. Drain. Spoon pasta into bowls. Top with meatballs, sauce and remaining thyme. Serve with toasted sourdough bread.

Notes & tips
* You could buy 500g chicken mince instead of sausages. Add your own seasoning, such as thyme, grated lemon rind and salt and pepper.

Source
Super Food Ideas
Recipe by Ready Steady Cook - Manu Feildel