Meatballs With Zucchini Bechamel Sauce Recipe
Serving : 4 Servings
Ingredients
For the zucchini béchamel;
- 5 green zucchinis,
- 1 red pepper, finely chopped,
- 2 tablespoons flour,
- 1,5 cup whole milk,
- 1/2 cup grated cheddar,
- 3 tbsps vegetable oil,
- Salt, pepper.
For Meatballs;
- 200 g ground beef,
- 1 onion, grated,
- 1 egg,
- 2 tbsp breadcrumbs,
- 1 handful parsley, chopped,
- Salt, cumin, pepper,
- 1 tbsp flour,
- Vegetable oil for frying.
For Tomato Sauce;
- 3 tomatoes, grated,
- 1 tbsp tomato paste,
- 1 onion, chopped,
- 1 green pepper, chopped,
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil,
- Salt.
Preparation
- Peel and grate the zucchinis,
- Heat oil, add zucchinis and chopped red pepper,
- Cook them over low heat in a pan until softened,
- Add flour and cook stirring for 5 mins,
- Now add the milk and stir well,
- Finally add the salt, pepper and cheddar, stir until the cheddar melts and the sauce becomes creamy, then remove from heat,
- For meatballs combine all ingredients in a bowl and knead with your hands,
- Make small balls,
- Cover the meatballs with flour and fry,
- For sauce heat oil and add onion and pepper,
- Add tomato paste and cook until it smells well,
- Add grated tomato and cook for 5-7 mins.,
- Add salt and stir,
- Add meatballs and cook for 1-2 mins,
- Place the meatballs on the zucchini béchamel and serve,
Bon Appetit...