Meatballs In Spicy Tomato Sauce

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 None onion, finely diced
• 1 None red chili, deseeded and chopped
• 1 None garlic clove, finely chopped
• 1 tsp tomato puree
• 14 oz can chopped tomatoes
• 2 None bread slices, toasted
• 10 oz ground beef
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh basil, plus extra leaves to garnish
• 1 tbsp mustard
• 2 tbsp sunflower oil
• 14 oz fresh spaghetti
• 1 oz Parmesan shavings

1. Heat the olive oil in a saucepan, add the onions and fry for 2-3 mins. Add the chili, garlic and tomato puree and continue to saute for a further 2-3 mins. Pour in the tomatoes then cover and simmer for 15-20 mins.
2. Soak the toast in cold water for 1-2 mins then squeeze out the excess liquid. Place in a bowl with the beef, basil and mustard then season and knead until fully combined. With wet hands, form the mixture into small meatballs.
3. Heat the sunflower oil in a frying pan and add the meatballs. Fry in batches for 5-8 mins until cooked through. Mix the meatballs and sauce together. Meanwhile, cook the spaghetti in a large pan of boiling, salted water for 2-3 mins until tender then drain. Mix the pasta into the sauce then divide between 4 bowls. Sprinkle with Parmesan shavings then serve garnished with basil.

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