Meatball & Mozzarella Pan Bake

Get ready for a cozy evening of comfort food with our irresistible Meatball and Mozzarella Bake!

This hearty dish combines juicy meatballs, gooey melted mozzarella, and rich tomato sauce for mouthwatering flavours.

Plus, with our versatile range of Spice Blends, you can customize the seasoning to create your own personal flavour choice. It’s the perfect recipe to satisfy your cravings and impress your family or guests alike.

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Shemin’s Indian Curry Paste

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Ingredients

2 small onions, grated
250g lean beef mince
250g lean pork mince
125g fresh breadcrumbs
2.5 tbsp Shemin’s Spice Blend (to taste and see tips)
1 egg
olive oil, for frying
2 cloves garlic, crushed
400g tin chopped tomatoes
600ml passata
2 tbsp tomato purée
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp red wine vinegar
250g (a large block) mozzarella, grated
100g mascarpone

How to make Meatball & Mozzarella Pan Bake

Combine half of the grated onion, beef and pork mince, breadcrumbs, Shemin’s Spice Blend, and egg in a bowl. Season well and shape into 20 meatballs.
Brown the meatballs in batches in an ovenproof frying pan with olive oil. Transfer to a plate.
In the same pan, cook the remaining grated onion with garlic until soft. Add chopped tomatoes, passata, tomato purée, brown sugar, and red wine vinegar. Simmer for 20 minutes.
Return the meatballs to the pan and mix with the sauce.
Combine 200g of grated mozzarella with mascarpone and salt. Spoon over the meatballs, then scatter remaining mozzarella on top.
Bake at 190°C / fan 170°C / gas 5 for 30 minutes until heated through and golden.
Let cool for 5 minutes, then drizzle with olive oil and serve with crusty bread, pasta, or rice.

Tips

Tips:

This recipe can be made with any of the following Spice Blends – Shemin’s Peri Peri Blend, Shemin’s Harissa Blend, Shemin’s Ras El Hanout Blend, Shemin’s Garam Massala Blend, Shemin’s Jerk Blend, Shemin’s Cajun Blend, Shemin’s Curry Powder, Shemin’s Tandoori Blend, Shemin’s Mexican Blend.
Prepare the meatballs in advance and store them in the refrigerator until ready to use. This can save time, especially if you’re cooking for a large group.
When forming the meatballs, avoid overmixing the meat mixture, as this can result in tough meatballs. Mix until just combined for tender meatballs.
To add more heat, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce or sprinkle some chopped jalapenos over the top before baking.
While mozzarella is traditional, feel free to experiment with different types of cheese such as cheddar, provolone, or even a blend of cheeses for a unique twist.

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Love love love Shemin's curry pastes. Best in the world and easy quick cooiking and always delicious result. Thank you!!!!

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First class!

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My last order of Madras sauce was wonderful! Time for More. Will report on the paste and breads, pretty sure they will be excellent. I think I might be addicted…

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Best curry ever and so quick and easy to make dinner with. And very fresh ingredients. Thank you all at Shemins

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Love Shemins pastes. Perfect curries. The best for home made curries.

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Excellent

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Meatball & Mozzarella Pan Bake

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