Penne With Meatballs And Tomato Sauce

• 3 tablespoons sunflower oil
• 3 shallots finely diced
• 3 garlic cloves finely diced
• 1 tablespoon tomato puree
• 2 cups passata pack
• 6 3/4 tablespoons vegetable stock
• 1 pinch caster sugar
• 2/3 pound penne
• 7/8 pound beef mince mixed
• 1 medium egg
• 1 tablespoon breadcrumbs
• 3 tablespoons herbs finely chopped mixed
• 1 1/8 cups mozzarella finely diced

1. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a saucepan over medium heat, add the shallots and garlic and cook for 2-3 mins. Stir in the tomato paste and cook, stirring, for 1-2 mins. Add the tomato puree and broth, then stir in the sugar and season with salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 mins.
2. Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to the package directions until tender.
3. Place the ground beef, egg, most of the parsley and the breadcrumbs in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper, then knead together until smooth. Form the mixture into 24 small meatballs. Heat the remaining 2 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium heat, add the meatballs and cook for 10-12 mins until browned on all sides and cooked through.
4. Drain the pasta, then mix with the sauce and meatballs. Divide among four bowls, sprinkle with the mozzarella and remaining parsley and serve.

sunflower oil, shallots, garlic, tomato puruee, passata pack, vegetable stock, caster sugar, penne, mixed, egg, breadcrumbs, herbs, mozzarella finely diced

Taken from www.yummly.com/recipe/Penne-with-Meatballs-and-Tomato-Sauce-1412295 (may not work)