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Nutrition: Per serving

  • kcal596
  • fat39g
  • saturates16g
  • carbs31g
  • sugars7g
  • fibre10g
  • protein25g
  • salt1.6g
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Method

  • step 1

    Heat the oil in a saucepan over a medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for 1 min before adding the tomato purée. Cook for 1 min, then add the chopped tomatoes, swilling out the can with water, adding that too, then the butter beans. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 mins.

  • step 2

    Tip the sausagemeat, fennel seeds, ricotta, parmesan and breadcrumbs into a large bowl and season with pepper. Mix well using your hands then divide into 12 balls. Remove the sauce from the heat, add the cream and season to taste.

  • step 3

    Heat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 4. Pour the creamy butter beans into a shallow baking dish and put the meatballs on top. Cook in the oven for 25-30 mins. Top with extra grated parmesan and fresh basil. Otherwise, leave to cool fully, cover well and freeze.

Recipe tip

To reheat
Defrost if frozen, heat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 4, then cook in the oven for 25-30 mins. Once cooked, top with the remaining grated parmesan and basil.

Recipe from Good Food magazine, June 2025

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