Cheesy meatball traybake

Oozy meatball orzo traybake recipe is the ideal family dinner.

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
• 12 beef meatballs
• 500ml tomato passata
• 1 tbsp tomato purée
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tsp sugar
• 200g orzo
• 75g reduced-fat salad cheese, crumbled

Method

1. Preheat the oven to gas 5, 190°C, fan 170°C.
2. Heat the oil in a large saucepan over a medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook for 5-7 mins until starting to soften.
3. Add the meatballs and cook for 8-10 mins more, turning occasionally, until browned.
4. Pour in the passata and 200ml water, then stir in the tomato purée, bay leaf and sugar. Season and bring to a simmer.
5. Transfer to a roasting tin and bake for 10 mins.
6. Rinse the orzo under cold water. Drain well, then stir into the meatball mixture.
7. Bake for 20 minutes, then scatter over the cheese and bake for a further 10-12 mins or until cooked.