Mrs N's authentic Italian meatballs

These are Mama Nicholson's Italian meatballs. Like all good Italian's taste and perfect it as you go along, but here's the rough recipe perfected over the years from a recommendation from an Italian friend. The best meatballs you will ever try, anywhere.

Meatballs:

500g steak mince, mixed herbs, a beaten egg and a whole load of parmesan. Roll them into balls a bit bigger than a gold ball. Brown them in a frying pan - about 10 mins turning a couple of times.

Sauce:

Red wine, tomato puree, a little sugar, one carton of passata. Bring it to the boil, burn the alcohol off, then reduce the heat.

Serve:

Schar or Glutafin Spaghetti (bring the water to the boil with the pasta in it, a good teaspoon of salt and rinse it when it's ready - when it starts to float - about 12 mins). Place 3 meatballs on top (this will be plenty) and pour over some sauce. Garnish with more fresh paremesan. Must be enjoyed with a good glass of red wine. We recommend a Chianti Classico (pick one with DOCG on the neck).

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