Juicy Meatballs in Tomato Sauce – Quick Family Lunch

Meatballs in tomato sauce make for a simple and flavourful family lunch that can be seasoned with Moroccan spice blend ras el hanout or smoked paprika powder. The meatball mixture is best prepared in advance and left to marinate in the fridge, making cooking faster.

Juicy meatballs in red tomato sauce are one of those dishes that's a sure bet for the family table and appeals to both children and adults. To flavour the sauce, you can use the exotic Moroccan spice blend ras el hanout, which legend has it contains the finest spices from a spice merchant.

If Moroccan flavours seem too unfamiliar, you can add smoked paprika powder to the sauce instead – the result is deep-flavoured and slightly smoky, bringing characteristic depth to the tomato sauce.

Following a practical tip, it's worth preparing the meatball mixture the day before and letting it marinate in the fridge. This way, cooking the next day takes far less time and the flavours have developed more fully.