Mmmmmm Meatballs!

Method

• step 1

  in a small saucepan, add the diced potato and cold water and bring to the boil. Cook for 10-15mins until soft and then mash

• step 2

  combine together the potato, mince, egg and parsley in a mixing bowl and season to taste

• step 3

  dust work top with flour and with damp hands shape the meat into small balls and then roll in the flour

• step 4

  heat a oil in a frying pan on a medium heat and add the meatballs cook for about 10mins and make sure you keep turning them so they are equally golden brown all over

• step 5

  add the passata and tomato puree to the meatballs and cook for a further 10mins until the sauce thickens

• step 6

  meanwhile, bring a large saucepan of slightly salty water to the boil, add the pasta and cook for 8-10mins

• step 7

  serve meatballs over the pasta and garnish with basil and parmigiana