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Italian Meatballs

Ingredients

for meatballs

for Napoletana sauce

Method

To make the meatballs:

1. Combine all the ingredients in a bowl using your hands then roll into small balls.

2. Fry on medium heat to seal.

To make the sauce:

1. Heat oil on a low heat, add the onion and garlic and cook until translucent.

2. Add the tins of tomatoes and simmer for 20 minutes.

3. Break down tomatoes with a hand blender until smooth.

4. Add the basil.

5. Add the meatballs and simmer for 45 minutes until cooked thoroughly.

6. Serve with spaghetti and a sprinkle of parmesan, with a slice of roasted tomato bruschetta on the side.

Courtesy of NW Food Award winner 2019, Townhouse Nursery, Stoke-on-Trent

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