Mutti Finely Chopped Tomatoes with Basil blends the fresh taste of finely chopped 100% Italian tomatoes with the delicate aroma of real basil. This ready-to-use sauce base delivers a naturally sweet and herbaceous flavour in every spoonful. Perfect for quick pasta sauces, pizza toppings, or light simmered dishes, it saves you time without sacrificing taste.
Chopped Tomatoes with Basilico Genovese DOP. 100% Italian - Tomatoes from Certified Production. Mutti Basil Polpa - Finely Chopped Tomatoes with Fresh Basil for a Classic Italian Taste. Mutti Basil Polpa blends the fresh taste of finely chopped 100% Italian tomatoes with the delicate aroma of real basil, creating a ready-to-use sauce base that captures the essence of Italian cooking. Made from sun-ripened tomatoes and fragrant basil leaves, this Polpa delivers a naturally sweet and herbaceous flavour in every spoonful. Perfect for quick pasta sauces, pizza toppings, or light simmered dishes, Mutti Basil Polpa saves you time without sacrificing taste, no need to add extra herbs or seasoning.
Recipe: Chicken meatballs in tomato sauce
Ingredients for 4 people:
Ground chicken 500g
1 egg
Mutti Basil Polpa 400g
2 tbsp of breadcrumbs
Ricotta cheese 200g
2 tbsp of grated Parmesan cheese
Grated lemon zest
A few basil leaves
salt and pepper (t.t.)
1 zucchini
1 red bell pepper
1 red onion
Extra vergine olive oil
Method:
Mix the ground chicken with salt, pepper, torn basil leaves, egg, 2 tablespoons of ricotta, Parmesan cheese, and breadcrumbs. Combine well.
Heat 30 g of extra virgin olive oil in a pan and brown the meatballs on both sides for a few minutes. Use a spoon to shape them. Remove from heat and transfer to a plate.
Wash, clean, and dice the zucchini, onion, and bell pepper.
Pour 30 g of extra virgin olive oil into an ovenproof pan. Add the vegetables and cook for 5 minutes. Add the Mutti Basil Polpa, salt, pepper, half a glass of water, and basil leaves. Stir and cook for 7 minutes.
Add the chicken meatballs and spoonful of the remaining ricotta. Sprinkle with a tablespoon of Parmesan and bake in a ventilated oven at 180°C for 20 minutes.
| Nutrient | per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Energy | 110 kJ / 26 kcal |
| Fat | 0.2 g |
| - of which saturates | <0.1 g |
| Carbohydrate | 3.9 g |
| - of which sugars | 2.8 g |
| Protein | 1.2 g |
| Salt | 0.30 g |
Ingredients: Tomato 98.5%, Basilico Genovese DOP Basil 1.2%, Salt
Manufacturer: Mutti UK. At: R H Amar, Turnpike Way, HP12 3TF, UK.
Packaging: Can
Storage: Once opened keep refrigerated and consume within 5 days. Best before: see below.
