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Mini Meatballs in Tomato Sauce
Soft, tiny meatballs simmered in mild tomato sauce — a great finger food for babies learning to self-feed.
Total Time
25 min
Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Servings
4
Cuisine
International
140kcal
Calories
13g
Protein
6g
Carbs
7g
Fat
1g
Fiber
How to Make It
- 1
Mix mince with breadcrumbs, egg yolk, and grated onion. Roll into tiny balls.
- 2
Brown meatballs lightly in olive oil.
- 3
Add tomato passata, cover, and simmer 12-15 minutes until cooked through.
- 4
Cool and serve. Meatballs should be very soft.
Tip: Make them marble-sized so baby can pick them up and eat whole without choking.
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