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Ingredients

For the sauce

Method

  • STEP 1

    Put the pork mince in a bowl and stir in the apple, garlic, breadcrumbs and some salt and pepper. Shape the mixture into 16 balls, cover and chill for 10 mins.

  • STEP 2

    Meanwhile, make the sauce. Heat the oil in a medium saucepan and add the onion. Cook for 2-3 mins, until softened, then tip in the tomatoes and half a can of water. Stir in the peppers along with some salt and pepper. Partially cover and simmer for 15 mins.

  • STEP 3

    Heat the oil in a large non-stick frying pan and add the meatballs. Cook for 5-6 mins, stirring occasionally until they are browned all over. Set aside and keep warm.

  • STEP 4

    Using a hand-held blender, whizz the tomato sauce until smooth. Carefully add the meatballs to the sauce and simmer for 5 mins, until cooked through. Meanwhile, cook the spaghetti following pack instructions, drain, then divide between serving plates. Top with the meatballs and sauce.

RECIPE TIPS
USE UP ROASTED PEPPERS: RED PEPPER HOUMOUS

Whizz 2 roasted red peppers in a food processor with a drained 400g can chickpeas, 1 tbsp tahini and 2 tbsp olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.

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