MEATBALLS WITH PASTA

MEATBALLS  WITH  PASTA:

INGREDIENTS:           ( serves 4)

250  g  pasta, cooked

For meatballs:

500  g lean beef mince

1   onion, finely chopped

2   large eggs

4    tbsp  breadcrumbs

4   tsp  chopped parsley

1/2   tsp  ground  nutmeg

Oil, for frying

For  tomato sauce:

1  tbsp  oil

1  onion, finely chopped

425  g  canned tomatoes, peeled

1   small tin tomato paste

METHOD:

• To make meatballs, mix together all the ingredients, except oil. Season to taste and shape into balls.
• Heat little oil in a frying pan and saute meatballs until evenly browned. Remove and keep aside.
• To make sauce, heat oil in a saucepan.  Add onion and saute until soft.  Add the remaining ingredients and stir well.
• Bring to the boil, stirring constantly.  Add meatballs and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, for an hour. Serve on top of pasta.