HOME STYLE MEATBALLS WITH FUSILLI

Preparation Method :

• Peel onion and chop very finely.
• In a large bowl, combine mince, breadcrumbs, parmesan, onion, parsley, egg, garlic, lemon rind , lemon juice with salt and pepper.
• Roll tablespoonfuls of mixture into balls and roll balls in seasoned flour.
• Place oil in a large frying pan and fry meatballs until golden.
• Remove from pan, drain on paper towels. Set aside.
• Remove excess fat and meat juices from pan.
• To make Sauce: In the same pan, combine tomato puree, stock, wine, basil, garlic, salt and pepper. Bring to the boil.
• Reduce heat and return meatballs to pan. Allow to simmer for 10-15 minutes.
• While meatballs and sauce are cooking, add fusilli to a large pan of rapidly boiling water and cook until just tender. Drain well.
• Serve fusilli with meatballs and sauce over the top.