Spicy Meatballs


Serves: 4

Preparation time: 20 mins

Cooking time: 20 mins



Ingredients

500g (1lb 2oz) Lean Beef or Pork Mince

1 small onion, finely chopped

50g (1 3/4oz) fresh breadcrumbs

15ml (1 tbsp) parsley or coriander, finely chopped

5ml (1 tsp) chilli powder or paprika

10ml (2 tsp) Worcestershire sauce

A little flour, for rolling

Sunflower Oil for frying


FOR THE TOMATO SAUCE:


15ml (1 tbsp) Sunflower oil

1 clove garlic, crushed

1 onion, finely chopped

15ml (1 tbsp) tomato pur�e

1 x 400g can tomatoes

1/2 glass red wine, optional

15ml (1 tbsp) parsley or coriander, finely chopped, for garnish

Spaghetti, cooked, to serve


Method

1. Place first six ingredients into a large bowl and mix well.


2. Form into balls and roll each one in a little flour. Chill for 20 minutes and cook just before serving.


3. Heat oil and fry meatballs until golden on both sides and thoroughly cooked through (about 10-15 minutes).


4. To make the tomato sauce: heat the oil, add onion and garlic and saut� until soft. Add the pur�e, tomatoes and wine if using. Season and liquidise or work through a sieve until the mixture is smooth.


5. Serve the meatballs on a bed of cooked spaghetti, covered with the tomato sauce and sprinkled with the chopped herbs.




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