Veal and Pork Meatballs in Tomato Sauce

This is an excellent Italian inspired meatballs dish superior for dinner or as a starter.

Ingredients serve 6

70 g breadcrumbs  

1 tsp dried oregano

1 tsp salt

1 tsp ground white pepper

1 egg (50g)

250 g veal mince

250 g pork mince

80 ml vegetable oil or butter

1 finely sliced brown onion

3 tsp minced garlic

1 tsp sweet paprika

2 x 400 g cans dice tomatoes

1 tsp salt

½ tsp ground black pepper

Method

Place breadcrumbs, oregano, salt, white pepper and egg in a large bowl, mix until combined. Add veal and pork mince and mix evenly. Divide mixture into 24 equal size portions and roll into balls. Place meat balls on a plate and place covered in the fridge. Place half the oil or butter in a large saucepan over medium heat and cook the onion, garlic and paprika until soften while stirring. Add the tomatoes, salt and pepper and cook while occasional stirring for approx. 6 minutes until sauce thickens slightly. Place the remaining oil in a frying pan over medium heat and cook the meatballs turning occasionally until golden brown on all sides. Place the meatballs in the sauce and cook for approx. 10 minutes until meatballs are cooked through. Cook pasta and place in bowls. Pour meatballs and sauce on top. Sprinkle some chopped parsley and grated parmesan cheese on top.

Note: For extra flavours add 1 tbls mixed dried herbs to the sauce with the salt and pepper.