Gratin meatballs

Mix the mince with the meatballs herbs and tomato ketchup and add breadcrumbs until the mince is smooth. Roll 12 small balls and put them covered in the refrigerator for half an hour.

In the meantime, preheat the oven to 180 ° C. Fry the onion in the oil for 5 minutes. Add the garlic and fruit for another minute. Add the herbs and tomato paste and stir for 1 minute. Finally add the tomato cubes and bring the sauce to the boil while stirring. Leave to simmer for 10 minutes without lid on the pan.

Place the meatballs in the baking dish and bake for 5 minutes in the oven. Remove the dish from the oven and increase the oven temperature to 220 ° C.

Stir the basil through the tomato sauce and pour the sauce over the balls. Sprinkle with mozzarella and garnish in the oven for a few minutes.

Tasty with bread or pasta.