Meatballs
• 500g lean pork mince (5% fat or less)
• 2 medium apples, finely grated
• 1 small onion, finely chopped (I use red its sweeter)
• 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 2 tbsp. finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley or dried parsley
• Salt and Pepper
Tomato Sauce
• 2 tbsp. Olive oil (I use spray oil it’s healthier)
• 110g/4oz onion, diced
• 1 garlic clove, crushed
• 1 tsp caster sugar (it helps break down the acidity in the tomatoes)
• 2 x 400g cans tomatoes
• Salt and Pepper
Method:
• Preheat oven to 180oC.
• Put the mince, apples, onion, worcestershire sauce, garlic and parsley in a food processor and blitz until just combined. Season, with salt and pepper then divide into 16/18 portions and shape each into a meatball.
• Place in an oven proof dish and set aside.
Sauce:
• Sauté (fry) the onion and garlic until they get soft.
• Add the 2 tins of chopped tomatoes and cook for about 5 mins.
• Add the sugar and season with salt and pepper.
• Pour the sauce over the meatballs.
• Cover with tinfoil and place in the oven for approx. 45/50 mins.
• Remove from oven.
• Serve with spaghetti and enjoy!
