Meatballs

• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 small carrot, grated
• 1/2 apple, grated
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 25g panko breadcrumbs
• 1 egg, beaten
• 25g parmesan, grated
• 200g mince beef
• 2 teaspoons thyme, chopped
• 1 tablespoons olive oil

Orzo

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 red onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 150g cherry tomatoes, halved
• 200g chopped tinned tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons tomato puree
• 600mls Kallo Beef Stock (as an alternative you can also opt for our very low-salt Kallo stock)
• 200g orzo pasta
• 25g parmesan, grated
• 2 tablespoons basil, chopped
• 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar

1. Put the onion, carrot and apple into a processor. Whiz until finely chopped. Add the garlic, breadcrumbs, mince, parmesan, egg and thyme. Whiz until well mixed. Shape into small balls.
2. Heat the oil in a frying pan. Add the balls and fry until golden brown and cooked through.
3. Heat the oil in a sauté pan. Add the onion and garlic and fry for 3-4 minutes. Add the tomatoes and simmer for 5 minutes. Add the stock and orzo, bring up to the boil, cover and simmer for 15 minutes until the pasta is cooked. Add the parmesan, vinegar and basil. Add the meatballs.

As an alternative you can also opt for our very low-salt Kallo stock.