Chicken Meatballs with Homemade Marinara

A good recipe for meatballs is the perfect way to get the kids involved in the meal prep - I promise you it's not as messy as you might think! Get creative with sauces and seasonings and send us your pictures. Serves 4

Ingredients

For the Meatballs

• 450g Free Range or Organic Springfield Chicken Mince
• 1 Small Onion Peeled & Diced
• 2 Garlic Cloves Peeled & Minced
• 1 Large Egg
• 75g Panko Breadcrumbs
• 75g Grated Parmesan
• Freshly Ground Salt and Black Pepper
• 1 1/2 Teaspoons Freshly Chopped Sage (1 if dried)
• 1 Teaspoon Freshly Chopped Thyme (1/2 if dried)

For the Marinara

• 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
• 1 Large Onion Peeled & Chopped
• 2 Garlic Cloves Peeled & Minced
• 2 x 400g Tins Chopped Tomatoes
• 2 Tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar
• Large Handful of Fresh Basil Torn
• 1 Teaspoon Chopped Fresh Thyme (1/2 if dried)
• 2 Bay Leaves