Spanish Meatballs with Tortellini

When Spain meets Italy! Spanish meatballs served with tortellini is an experience you need to try. This quick, simple and hearty midweek meal will leave you wanting more.

SERVES: 2

PREP TIME: 2 minutes

COOKING TIME: 20 minutes

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Spanish Meatballs with Tortellini Recipe*

*Feel free to use veggie or vegan meatballs

You will need...

SPANISH SAZÓN RUB & 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 have Spinach & Ricotta!)

• Handful of grated mozzarella (optional)

• 1 tablespoons olive oil

How to cook

1. In a frying pan on a medium to heat high, heat the olive oil then fry your onion, pepper and garlic until sauteed - approx 3-4 mins.

2. Add the meatballs and fry for 8-10 mins until lightly browned on all sides, stirring occasionally.

3. Now add our Spanish Sazon seasoning with the passata. Stir in thoroughly and leave to simmer for 10 minutes.

4. With 5 minutes to go, cook your tortellini in a pan of boiling water.

5. Drain the tortellini and serve in a bowl. Add the meatballs and sauce over and garnish with parsley and grated mozzarella. Enjoy!

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