Hidden Veggie Ragu

1: Roast the red pepper in the air fryer at 400F for about 7 minutes until charred and soft. Remove the charred skin, seeds, and stem.

2: Toss the roasted pepper flesh into a blender with the whole peeled tomatoes and blend until smooth.

3: Sear the meatballs in an oiled pan on medium-high heat until dark brown. Remove from heat.

4: In the same pan, add the mirepoix (celery, onion, carrots) and a tablespoon of butter. Cook for 1-2 minutes on medium heat until translucent.

5: Add the mushrooms and cook down for 2-3 minutes.

6: Add the blender tomatoes and the meatballs into the pan. Turn to low heat and simmer until meatballs are cooked through and sauce reaches desired consistency.