How to make yummy meatballs or as some say polpette!

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Meatballs in Tomato Sauce

(Serves 4-6)

400g Minced Pork

150g Mr Crumb Breadcrumbs

1 Onion Chopped Finely

1 teaspoon of Sage

Salt

1 teaspoon of Sugar

Pepper

1 beaten egg

2 Tins of Tomatoes

2 Cloves of Garlic chopped

1 tablespoon Olive Oil

  1. Mix the pork, breadcrumbs, chopped onion and sage together. Season with salt and pepper. Add the egg and combine well.
  2. Heat the oil in a deep pan and gently fry the garlic, without browning, add the tinned tomatoes a pinch of salt, a tsp of sugar and some pepper. Simmer for 10- 15 minutes.
  3. Use a desert spoon to scoop the meat mixture up. Roll into golf ball sized meatballs.
  4. Gently place each meatball into the sauce using a spoon to ensure they are covered in sauce. Continue to cook over a medium heat for another 15 minutes until the meatballs are cooked through.
  5. Serve with pasta or rice and a green salad.

Enjoy!