Ingredients
Method
1.Preheat oven to 240°C. Oil and line a shallow roasting pan with baking paper.
2.Place peas in a medium heatproof bowl and cover with boiling water. Stand peas for 1 minute. Drain, reserving 1 tablespoon of water. Blend or process peas, reserved water, zest and chopped mint until just combined.
3.Combine mince, garlic, breadcrumbs and egg in a medium bowl. Mix well. Stir in pea mixture and ricotta.
4.Using wet hands, roll level tablespoons of mixture into balls. Place in roasting pan and drizzle with oil. Roast meatballs, turning once, for 15 minutes. Add tomatoes and vinegar. Roast for a further
15 minutes or until meatballs are cooked through and sauce is hot.
5.Cook pasta in a large saucepan of salted, boiling water, following packet instructions until just tender. Drain.
6.Divide pasta, meatballs and sauce among plates. Season to taste. Serve topped with parmesan. Sprinkle with micro herbs or small fresh mint leaves, if desired.
You can freeze raw or cooked meatballs. Thaw in the fridge.
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