Spaghetti Meatballs

SAUCE

INGREDIENTS

125g chopped tomato

25g tomato paste

50g chopped onion

4 cloves chopped garlic

Half a glass red wine

1 tablespoon dry oregano or dry mix herbs

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 chopped chillies

Salt and pepper

METHOD 

• Heat the oil in a pan then fry garlic, onion and chillies
• Add herbs, chopped tomato, tomato paste and wine
• Check seasoning
• Cook for about 10 minutes until the sauce thickens

MEATBALLS

INGREDIENTS

250g mincemeat (beef, pork, or chicken)

50g chopped onion

2 garlic cloves (chopped)

1 beaten egg

2 tablespoons fresh bread crumbs

1 tablespoon dry herbs

1table spoon crushed chilli

50g sesame seeds (toss on a hot pan)

1 tablespoon olive oil

Salt and pepper

METHOD

• Heat the oven to 180 C
• Heat the oil in a pan and sauté the onion and garlic
• In a bowl, mix together the cooked onion, mince meat and other ingredients and the seasoning
• Form into balls and cover with the toasted sesame seeds
• Arrange in an ovenproof dish and cook for 25 minutes
• Add the meatballs to the tomato sauce

Serve with spaghetti tossed with olive oil, and a sprinkle of parmesan cheese. Enjoy!