Mozzarella Meatballs and Spaghetti

• 1 lb ground beef
• 2 ounces fresh breadcrumbs
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 12 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 2 ounces fresh parsley, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 3 ounces mozzarella cheese
• 3 tablespoons rapeseed oil
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 roasted red peppers (from a jar)
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 orange, juice
• 78 cup beef stock
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 2 ounces green olives, pitted and sliced
• spaghetti, to serve

1. For the meatballs:.
2. Mix the ground beef with the breadcrumbs, garlic, seasoning, parsley and oregano.
3. Mix well with damp hands and make 10-12 balls.
4. Cut the mozzarella into 10-12 chunks.
5. Flatten each meatball and press a piece of mozarella into the centre.
6. Gather the meat around it and pinch to make sure it is sealed.
7. Heat the oil in a large frying pan and fry for around 10 minutes, turning occasionally.
8. For the sauce:.
9. Fry the onion in the pan juices until softened.
10. Add the tomato paste, orange juice, stock and vinegar.
11. Bring to the boil, then using a hand blender, puree the sauce a little.
12. Return the meatballs to the pan and simmer for 25 minutes until cooked through.
13. Just before serving add the olives.
14. Serve with spaghetti.

ground beef, breadcrumbs, garlic, salt, ground black pepper, parsley, oregano, mozzarella cheese, rapeseed oil, onion, red peppers, tomato paste, orange, beef stock, balsamic vinegar, green olives

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/mozzarella-meatballs-and-spaghetti-411632 (may not work)