{"id":4906,"date":"2023-04-05T14:55:00","date_gmt":"2023-04-05T19:55:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.slimmingeats.com\/blog\/?p=4906"},"modified":"2025-11-04T22:02:02","modified_gmt":"2025-11-05T03:02:02","slug":"mini-beef-and-portobello-meatballs-with-orecchiette","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.slimmingeats.com\/blog\/mini-beef-and-portobello-meatballs-with-orecchiette","title":{"rendered":"Mini Beef Mushroom Meatballs with Orecchiette"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>Savoury meatballs with a mixture of ground beef, mushrooms, herbs and parmesan with tender orecchiette pasta in a delicious pasta sauce made from fresh tomatoes and garlic. A hearty comforting meal that is perfect for any occasion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1600\" data-pin-description=\"Savoury meatballs with a mixture of ground beef, mushrooms, herbs and parmesan with tender orecchiette pasta in a delicious pasta sauce made from fresh tomatoes and garlic. A hearty comforting meal that is perfect for any occasion.\" data-pin-title=\"Mini Beef Mushroom Meatballs with Orecchiette\" src=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingeats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/beef-orecchiette-meatballs-pasta-3.jpg\" alt=\"Mini Beef Mushroom Meatballs with Orecchiette in ceramic frying pan with wooden spoon\" data-skip-lazy class=\"wp-image-38448\" title=\"Savoury meatballs with a mixture of ground beef, mushrooms, herbs and parmesan with tender orecchiette pasta in a delicious pasta sauce made from fresh tomatoes and garlic. A hearty comforting meal that is perfect for any occasion.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingeats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/beef-orecchiette-meatballs-pasta-3.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.slimmingeats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/beef-orecchiette-meatballs-pasta-3-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.slimmingeats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/beef-orecchiette-meatballs-pasta-3-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.slimmingeats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/beef-orecchiette-meatballs-pasta-3-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.slimmingeats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/beef-orecchiette-meatballs-pasta-3-720x960.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.slimmingeats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/beef-orecchiette-meatballs-pasta-3-360x480.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.slimmingeats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/beef-orecchiette-meatballs-pasta-3-180x240.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.slimmingeats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/beef-orecchiette-meatballs-pasta-3-560x747.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.slimmingeats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/beef-orecchiette-meatballs-pasta-3-640x853.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.slimmingeats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/beef-orecchiette-meatballs-pasta-3-150x200.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are looking for a delicious and satisfying meal that is packed with flavour, then this is the definitely a recipe to make and will please the whole family. Homemade meatballs that taste amazing don't need to be complicated and the added mushrooms and parmesan keep them nice and tender. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Calories in Mini Beef Mushroom Meatballs with Orecchiette<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This filling pasta dish serves 4 and is&nbsp;<strong>511 calories&nbsp;<\/strong>per serving, which this family friendly meal. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are lots more recipes around this calorie value in my&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingeats.com\/blog\/category\/recipes\/calories\/600-calories\">500+ calories<\/a> recipe&nbsp;section.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are using these recipes as part of a calorie controlled diet or healthy eating plan, you can calculate your daily calories by using a calorie calculator, as this will vary per individual depending on various factors.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Ingredients for Mini Beef Mushroom Meatballs with Orecchiette<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>for this pasta recipe you will need all the following ingredients:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>uncooked extra lean ground beef (mince)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>cremini mushrooms (or similar type mushroom)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Italian seasoning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>garlic powder\/granules<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>onion powder\/granules<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>parmesan<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>salt and black pepper<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>olive oil spray<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>onion<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>garlic<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>fresh parsley and basil <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>fresh ripe tomatoes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>tomato paste (puree)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>chicken stock<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>balsamic vinegar<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>uncooked orecchiette (or another pasta of your choice)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>See the recipe card for full quantities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once all the ingredients are prepared, you can get ready to make this easy recipe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1600\" data-pin-description=\"Savoury meatballs with a mixture of ground beef, mushrooms, herbs and parmesan with tender orecchiette pasta in a delicious pasta sauce made from fresh tomatoes and garlic. A hearty comforting meal that is perfect for any occasion.\" data-pin-title=\"Mini Beef Mushroom Meatballs with Orecchiette\" src=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingeats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/beef-orecchiette-meatballs-pasta-10.jpg\" alt=\"close up of Mini Beef Mushroom Meatballs with Orecchiette in non stick ceramic pan \" class=\"wp-image-38454\" title=\"Savoury meatballs with a mixture of ground beef, mushrooms, herbs and parmesan with tender orecchiette pasta in a delicious pasta sauce made from fresh tomatoes and garlic. A hearty comforting meal that is perfect for any occasion.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingeats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/beef-orecchiette-meatballs-pasta-10.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.slimmingeats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/beef-orecchiette-meatballs-pasta-10-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.slimmingeats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/beef-orecchiette-meatballs-pasta-10-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.slimmingeats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/beef-orecchiette-meatballs-pasta-10-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.slimmingeats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/beef-orecchiette-meatballs-pasta-10-720x960.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.slimmingeats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/beef-orecchiette-meatballs-pasta-10-360x480.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.slimmingeats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/beef-orecchiette-meatballs-pasta-10-180x240.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.slimmingeats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/beef-orecchiette-meatballs-pasta-10-560x747.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.slimmingeats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/beef-orecchiette-meatballs-pasta-10-640x853.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.slimmingeats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/beef-orecchiette-meatballs-pasta-10-150x200.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Best Method for Cooking Meatballs<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are various methods out there for cooking meatballs and you might think wouldn't it be easier to just cook them in the frying pan. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I prefer to use the oven method, as it keeps them a nice uniform round shape, gives them an even browning and seals in all the flavour. It also ensures they don't fall apart when you drop them into the pan.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Can I use another protein?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to swap out the ground beef (mince) for another mince, this will work well with chicken, turkey or even pork. Although I typically like to pair pork with beef and do a half and half mixture if I am using it for a pasta dish like this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1600\" data-pin-description=\"Savoury meatballs with a mixture of ground beef, mushrooms, herbs and parmesan with tender orecchiette pasta in a delicious pasta sauce made from fresh tomatoes and garlic. A hearty comforting meal that is perfect for any occasion.\" data-pin-title=\"Mini Beef Mushroom Meatballs with Orecchiette\" src=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingeats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/beef-orecchiette-meatballs-pasta-8.jpg\" alt=\"Mini Beef Mushroom Meatballs with Orecchiette in ceramic non stick frying pan with two handles\" class=\"wp-image-38456\" title=\"Savoury meatballs with a mixture of ground beef, mushrooms, herbs and parmesan with tender orecchiette pasta in a delicious pasta sauce made from fresh tomatoes and garlic. A hearty comforting meal that is perfect for any occasion.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingeats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/beef-orecchiette-meatballs-pasta-8.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.slimmingeats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/beef-orecchiette-meatballs-pasta-8-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.slimmingeats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/beef-orecchiette-meatballs-pasta-8-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.slimmingeats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/beef-orecchiette-meatballs-pasta-8-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.slimmingeats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/beef-orecchiette-meatballs-pasta-8-720x960.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.slimmingeats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/beef-orecchiette-meatballs-pasta-8-360x480.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.slimmingeats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/beef-orecchiette-meatballs-pasta-8-180x240.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.slimmingeats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/beef-orecchiette-meatballs-pasta-8-560x747.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.slimmingeats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/beef-orecchiette-meatballs-pasta-8-640x853.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.slimmingeats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/beef-orecchiette-meatballs-pasta-8-150x200.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Fresh Tomatoes Vs Canned Tomatoes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You will notice I use fresh tomatoes in this recipe, I just find the taste of the sauce is so much fresher and flavourful when using good quality ripe tomatoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However if you want to sub for canned tomatoes, you can make the swap, just go for a canned good quality plum tomatoes (preferably San Marzano) and check there is no calcium chloride in the ingredients as it tends to prevent canned tomatoes from breaking down in a sauce. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Substitute for Mushrooms<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don't like mushrooms but really want to try this recipe, I recommend making the following swap<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>30g of dried breadcrumbs (but also add in 1 beaten egg)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>or sub with some grated courgette (zucchini) - approx 1 medium one, squeeze out any excess moisture. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You can of course just make the meatballs as per the recipe but without the mushrooms and none of the above suggestions, but I find the suggested add ins create a more tender meatball. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1600\" data-pin-description=\"Savoury meatballs with a mixture of ground beef, mushrooms, herbs and parmesan with tender orecchiette pasta in a delicious pasta sauce made from fresh tomatoes and garlic. A hearty comforting meal that is perfect for any occasion.\" data-pin-title=\"Mini Beef Mushroom Meatballs with Orecchiette\" src=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingeats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/beef-orecchiette-meatballs-pasta-18.jpg\" alt=\"Mini Beef Mushroom Meatballs with Orecchiette on a white plate with tan rim and fork place to left\" class=\"wp-image-38459\" title=\"Savoury meatballs with a mixture of ground beef, mushrooms, herbs and parmesan with tender orecchiette pasta in a delicious pasta sauce made from fresh tomatoes and garlic. A hearty comforting meal that is perfect for any occasion.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingeats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/beef-orecchiette-meatballs-pasta-18.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.slimmingeats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/beef-orecchiette-meatballs-pasta-18-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.slimmingeats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/beef-orecchiette-meatballs-pasta-18-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.slimmingeats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/beef-orecchiette-meatballs-pasta-18-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.slimmingeats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/beef-orecchiette-meatballs-pasta-18-720x960.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.slimmingeats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/beef-orecchiette-meatballs-pasta-18-360x480.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.slimmingeats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/beef-orecchiette-meatballs-pasta-18-180x240.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.slimmingeats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/beef-orecchiette-meatballs-pasta-18-560x747.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.slimmingeats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/beef-orecchiette-meatballs-pasta-18-640x853.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.slimmingeats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/beef-orecchiette-meatballs-pasta-18-150x200.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Sides for Mini Beef Mushroom Meatballs with Orecchiette<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While it is perfectly fine to enjoy this recipe as it is made. I always like to pair meals with an additional side of salad or vegetables. It encourages healthy eating if it is on offer for the kids to help themselves to and will also bulk out your plate to create a more filling meal. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some things I like to serve this with are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Mixed Salad (add any of your favourites - lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, peppers, onion etc)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Broccolini or Broccoli - steamed or roasted or sauteed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Asparagus - steamed, roasted or sauteed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Peppers and Onions - roasted or sauteed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Courgette (zucchini) - roasted or sauteed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>More Meatball Recipes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking for some other delicious meatball recipes? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingeats.com\/blog\/cheesy-meatball-pasta-bake\"><strong>Cheesy Meatball Pasta Bake<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingeats.com\/blog\/chicken-meatballs-hoisin-sauce\"><strong>Chicken Meatballs in Hoisin Sauce<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingeats.com\/blog\/southwestern-turkey-meatballs\"><strong>Southwestern Turkey Meatballs<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingeats.com\/blog\/lamb-meatballs-with-mint-gravy\"><strong>Lamb Meatballs with Mint Gravy<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingeats.com\/blog\/firecracker-chicken-meatballs\"><strong>Firecracker Chicken Meatballs (Instant Pot and Stove Top)<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingeats.com\/blog\/creamy-tomato-orzo-soup-with-chicken-meatballs\"><strong>Creamy Tomato Orzo Soup with Chicken Meatballs<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingeats.com\/blog\/buffalo-chicken-sweet-and-spicy-meatballs\"><strong>Buffalo Chicken Sweet and Spicy Meatballs<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>or if you would like more recipe ideas or sides to make with this recipe - head on over to the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingeats.com\/blog\/slimming-world-recipes\"><strong>FULL RECIPE INDEX<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;where you will find over 900 delicious recipes with calories&nbsp;and you can search by meal type, ingredients, course, diet and more..<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>All recipes on Slimming Eats have estimated nutritional information for your convenience<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1600\" data-pin-description=\"Savoury meatballs with a mixture of ground beef, mushrooms, herbs and parmesan with tender orecchiette pasta in a delicious pasta sauce made from fresh tomatoes and garlic. A hearty comforting meal that is perfect for any occasion.\" data-pin-title=\"Mini Beef Mushroom Meatballs with Orecchiette\" src=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingeats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/beef-orecchiette-meatballs-pasta-17.jpg\" alt=\"close up of Mini Beef Mushroom Meatballs with Orecchiette on white plate with tan rim \" class=\"wp-image-38458\" title=\"Savoury meatballs with a mixture of ground beef, mushrooms, herbs and parmesan with tender orecchiette pasta in a delicious pasta sauce made from fresh tomatoes and garlic. A hearty comforting meal that is perfect for any occasion.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingeats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/beef-orecchiette-meatballs-pasta-17.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.slimmingeats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/beef-orecchiette-meatballs-pasta-17-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.slimmingeats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/beef-orecchiette-meatballs-pasta-17-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.slimmingeats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/beef-orecchiette-meatballs-pasta-17-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.slimmingeats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/beef-orecchiette-meatballs-pasta-17-720x960.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.slimmingeats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/beef-orecchiette-meatballs-pasta-17-360x480.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.slimmingeats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/beef-orecchiette-meatballs-pasta-17-180x240.jpg 180w, 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mv-create-strong\">Prep Time<\/strong>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"mv-create-time-format\"><span class=\"mv-time-part mv-time-minutes\">15 minutes<\/span> <\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"mv-create-time mv-create-time-active\">\n\t\t\t<strong class=\"mv-create-time-label mv-create-uppercase mv-create-strong\">Cook Time<\/strong>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"mv-create-time-format\"><span class=\"mv-time-part mv-time-minutes\">30 minutes<\/span> <\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"mv-create-time mv-create-time-total\">\n\t\t\t<strong class=\"mv-create-time-label mv-create-uppercase mv-create-strong\">Total Time<\/strong>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"mv-create-time-format\"><span class=\"mv-time-part mv-time-minutes\">45 minutes<\/span> <\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mv-create-target mv-create-primary-unit\"><div class=\"mv_slot_target\" data-slot=\"recipe\"><\/div><\/div>\t<div class=\"mv-create-ingredients\">\n\t\t<h3 class=\"mv-create-ingredients-title mv-create-title-secondary\">Ingredients<\/h3>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"mv-create-ingredient-group\" data-ingredient-group=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"mv-create-ingredient-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li data-ingredient-index=\"0\" data-ingredient-id=\"263387\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFor the meatballs:\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li data-ingredient-index=\"1\" data-ingredient-id=\"263388\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t455g (1lb) of uncooked extra lean ground beef (mince)\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li data-ingredient-index=\"2\" data-ingredient-id=\"263389\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t150g (5.5oz) of cremini mushrooms (or similar type mushroom)\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li data-ingredient-index=\"3\" data-ingredient-id=\"263390\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li data-ingredient-index=\"4\" data-ingredient-id=\"263391\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t1 teaspoon of garlic powder\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li data-ingredient-index=\"5\" data-ingredient-id=\"263392\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u00bd teaspoon of onion powder\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li data-ingredient-index=\"6\" data-ingredient-id=\"263393\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t30g (1oz)  of parmesan\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li data-ingredient-index=\"7\" data-ingredient-id=\"263394\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tsalt and black pepper\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li data-ingredient-index=\"8\" data-ingredient-id=\"263395\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tolive oil spray\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"mv-create-ingredient-group\" data-ingredient-group=\"1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"mv-create-ingredient-group-header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4>For the pasta<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"mv-create-ingredient-group-toggle\" aria-expanded=\"true\" style=\"display: none\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Toggle ingredient group<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"mv-create-ingredient-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li data-ingredient-index=\"0\" data-ingredient-id=\"263396\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t1 onion, diced\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li data-ingredient-index=\"1\" data-ingredient-id=\"263397\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t2 cloves of garlic, crushed\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li data-ingredient-index=\"2\" data-ingredient-id=\"263398\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t2 tablespoons of fresh parsley\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li data-ingredient-index=\"3\" data-ingredient-id=\"263399\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t400g (14oz) of fresh ripe tomatoes, peeled and diced\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li data-ingredient-index=\"4\" data-ingredient-id=\"263400\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t4 tablespoons of tomato paste (puree)\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li data-ingredient-index=\"5\" data-ingredient-id=\"263401\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t1 cup (240ml) of chicken stock\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li data-ingredient-index=\"6\" data-ingredient-id=\"263402\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tsplash of balsamic vinegar\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li data-ingredient-index=\"7\" data-ingredient-id=\"263403\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t250g (9oz) of uncooked orecchiette (or another pasta of your choice)\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li data-ingredient-index=\"8\" data-ingredient-id=\"263404\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tfresh chopped Italian parsley or basil\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li data-ingredient-index=\"9\" data-ingredient-id=\"263405\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u2153 cup (80ml) of pasta water\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li data-ingredient-index=\"10\" data-ingredient-id=\"263406\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t30g (1oz) of parmesan\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"mv-create-hands-free\"><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"mv-create-instructions mv-create-instructions-slot-v2\">\n\t\t<h3 class=\"mv-create-instructions-title mv-create-title-secondary\">Instructions<\/h3>\n\t\t<ol><li data-step-index=\"0\" id=\"mv_create_851_1\">Preheat oven to 180c fan, 200c or 400f (gas mark 6)<\/li><li data-step-index=\"1\" id=\"mv_create_851_2\">Place the mushrooms in a mini food processor and do a couple of spins of the blade to finely chop the mushrooms (be careful not to over do it, as you do not want the mushrooms pureed, you just want small pieces of mushroom)<\/li><li data-step-index=\"2\" id=\"mv_create_851_3\">Place in a bowl with the ground beef and season with salt and black pepper.<\/li><li data-step-index=\"3\" id=\"mv_create_851_4\">Add the parmesan, garlic powder, onion powder and Italian seasoning.<\/li><li data-step-index=\"4\" id=\"mv_create_851_5\">Combine it all together and form into 24 meatballs.<\/li><li data-step-index=\"5\" id=\"mv_create_851_6\">Place on a baking tray lined with parchment paper, spray over the top with spray oil and bake in the oven for 8-10 mins (Just until lightly browned - don't over cook as they will continue to cook in the sauce).<\/li><li data-step-index=\"6\" id=\"mv_create_851_7\">Spray a frying pan over a medium high heat with some low calorie spray<\/li><li data-step-index=\"7\" id=\"mv_create_851_8\">Add the onion and fry to soften<\/li><li data-step-index=\"8\" id=\"mv_create_851_9\">Add the garlic and fry for a further minute.<\/li><li data-step-index=\"9\" id=\"mv_create_851_10\">Add the fresh tomatoes and cook until they start to break down into a sauce.<\/li><li data-step-index=\"10\" id=\"mv_create_851_11\">Add tomato paste, stock, fresh parsley, splash of balsamic vinegar and meatballs, bring to a boil and then reduce heat, cover and allow to simmer until sauce reduces down and thickens (approx 15-20 mins)<\/li><li data-step-index=\"11\" id=\"mv_create_851_12\">Bring a saucepan of salted water to a boil, then add the orecchiette pasta and cook until al dente, one pasta is cooked, reserve 80ml of the pasta water.<\/li><li data-step-index=\"12\" id=\"mv_create_851_13\">Add the orecchiette pasta and reserved pasta water to the meatballs and gently mix it all together.<\/li><li data-step-index=\"13\" id=\"mv_create_851_14\">Add in the parmesan and stir until combined.<\/li><li data-step-index=\"14\" id=\"mv_create_851_15\">Divide among 4 plates, and sprinkle with some fresh chopped Italian parsley or basil.<\/li><li data-step-index=\"15\" id=\"mv_create_851_16\">Enjoy!!<\/li><\/ol>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"mv-create-notes mv-create-notes-slot-v2\">\n\t\t<h3 class=\"mv-create-notes-title mv-create-title-secondary\">Notes<\/h3>\n\t\t<div class=\"mv-create-notes-content\">\n\t\t\t<p><h4><strong>Please see below for details about recipe:<\/strong><\/h4><ul><li><strong>Calories -\u00a0<\/strong>scroll down to nutritional info box<\/li><\/ul><ul><li><strong>WW 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