Italian Meat Balls

Ingredients:

• 400gms 90% fat free minced beef
• 2 eggs
• 1 tablespoon of freshly grated parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons freshly chopped parsley and herbs (eg: sage)
• 2 pinches cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg
• salt and pepper
• serves 4.

Sauce:

• 240gms tinned Italian tomatoes (peeled)
• 1 onion peeled
• 1/3 cup water
• 1/2 teaspoon chopped garlic
• salt and pepper

Directions:

1. To make the meat balls, thoroughly combine all the ingredients, and form into balls.
2. To make the sauce, puree the tomatoes and the onion together and place into a large deep frypan. Add the garlic and the water.
3. Place the meatballs into the sauce and simmer, turning the meatballs occasionally.
4. Cook for 20-25 minutes until the meatballs are cooked and the sauce is reduced.