Mozzarella Meatballs & Spaghetti

Directions

1. 1
   Put the beef, breadcrumbs, garlic, half the parsley, salt& pepper into a bowl.
2. 2
   Add the egg and mix well.
3. 3
   Cut the mozzarella cheese into 16 small cubes.
4. 4
   Take a heaped teaspoonful of beef mixture and form it into a ball around each cube of cheese.
5. 5
   Heat the oil in a large covered pan, add the meat balls to the pan, cover and cook until brown on all sides.
6. 6
   Add the onion to the pan, cook for 2 to 3 minutes, then add the tomatoes and juice.
7. 7
   Bring up to a simmering point, cover and cook for 30 minutes.
8. 8
   Uncover pan and cook for a further 10 minutes to allow the sauce to reduce and thicken slightly.
9. 9
   While the meatballs are cooking, cook the spaghetti in boiling water until done to your preference.
10. 10
    Drain well and divide among 4 warmed plates.
11. 11
    Divide the sauce among the plates of spaghetti and then sprinkle with the remaining parsley.