Meatballs With Penne

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves thinly sliced
• 2 cans chopped tomatoes 400g each
• 4 tablespoons red wine
• 1 onion peeled and grated
• 3 1/4 tablespoons Parmesan grated, plus shavings to serve
• 3 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
• 1 1/8 pounds lean minced beef
• 1 pinch chilli flakes
• 1 egg yolk medium
• 3 11/16 tablespoons breadcrumbs
• 2/3 pound penne
• 2 tablespoons basil leaves sliced, to serve

1. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for 1-2 mins, then add the tomatoes and wine. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 mins until the sauce has thickened.
2. Meanwhile, mix together the ground beef, onion, breadcrumbs, parsley, Parmesan, pepper flakes and egg yolk. With wet hands, form the mixture into 24 small meatballs. Heat the remaining 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the meatballs and brown for 5-6 mins, turning often. Add the meatballs to the sauce and gently simmer for 10-12 mins until cooked through.
3. Cook the pasta according to the package directions; drain well. Mix the pasta into the sauce and warm through. Serve sprinkled with Parmesan shavings and sliced basil.

olive oil, garlic, red wine, onion, parmesan grated, parsley, lean, chilli flakes, egg yolk, breadcrumbs, penne, basil

Taken from www.yummly.com/recipe/Meatballs-with-Penne-1412265 (may not work)