Spanish Meatballs (or Veggie Balls) with Tortellini

When Spain meets Italy, magic happens in the kitchen! Spanish meatballs served with tortellini is a delicious experience you must try. This quick, simple, and hearty midweek meal will leave you wanting more. This dish combines the bold flavours of Spanish cuisine with the rich texture of Italian pasta. The result is a fusion meal that brings excitement to your table. Not only is it tasty, but it also offers a refreshing twist to your typical meal routine.

Serves: 2

Prep Time: 2 minutes

Cooking Time: 20 minutes

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Spanish Meatballs (or Veggie Balls) with Tortellini Recipe

Veggie & vegan option: cauliflower, tofu or chunks of sweet potato.

This Spanish Meatballs recipe uses the Great Northern Spice Spanish Sazon Seasoning.

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Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons of Great Northern Spice Spanish Sazon Seasoning

• 12 meatballs (beef or veggie)

• 1 finely diced red onion

• 1 sliced red bell pepper

• 1 teaspoon garlic puree or chopped garlic

• 400g passata

• 300g Tortellini (we recommend Spinach & Ricotta!)

• A handful of grated mozzarella (optional)

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

  
  

How to cook

1. In a frying pan on medium to high heat, add the olive oil. Once it’s hot, add the onion, red bell pepper, and garlic. Sauté them for about 3-4 minutes until they become fragrant and soft.

   
   

2. Next, introduce the meatballs or veggie balls to the pan. Fry them for about 8-10 minutes until they are nicely browned on all sides. Remember to stir occasionally to ensure even cooking.

   
   

3. Now it’s time to add our Spanish Sazon Seasoning along with the passata. Stir everything thoroughly and let it simmer for about 10 minutes. This will allow the flavors to meld beautifully.

   
   

4. With about 5 minutes left of the sauce cooking, start preparing the tortellini. Boil water in another pot and cook the tortellini according to the package instructions.

   
   

5. Once the tortellini is ready, drain it and place it in a bowl. Generously pour the meatballs and sauce over the tortellini. You can garnish your dish with freshly chopped parsley and a sprinkle of grated mozzarella if you desire.