Meatballs in Tomato Sauce

Ingredients

• Beef and pork mince 500 g
• Breadcrumbs 60 g
• Milk 60 ml
• Egg 1
• Grated Parmesan 40 g
• Garlic cloves, minced 2
• Fresh parsley, chopped 2 tbsp
• Chopped tomatoes 400 g
• Onion, finely chopped 1
• Olive oil 2 tbsp
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   Soak the breadcrumbs in the milk for a few minutes, then mix with the mince, egg, Parmesan, half the garlic, parsley, salt and pepper.

2. 2

   Roll the mixture into walnut-sized balls.

3. 3

   Brown the meatballs in the olive oil on all sides, then remove.

4. 4

   In the same pan soften the onion and remaining garlic, then add the tomatoes and simmer for 10 minutes.

5. 5

   Return the meatballs to the sauce, cover and simmer gently for 15 minutes until cooked through.

6. 6

   Season, scatter with extra parsley and serve with pasta or crusty bread.