Spaghetti & Meatballs

I have tried many meatball recipes and this one always works best for me. The milk is a tip I saw when Nigella Lawson made meatballs. Sorry about the photo. I usually serve this with spaghetti but the photo is of leftovers I had for lunch with my homemade bread instead. I will try to remember to take a better picture next time I make this.

Meatballs

500g beef mince

1/2 onion grated

1 beef stock cube (I use OXO brand)

2 tablespoons tomato paste

1 egg

1/2 cup breadcrumbs

1 teaspoon Italian Mixed Herbs

Sauce

1 bottle Tomato Pasta Sauce (use your favourite)

1/2 teaspoon chilli flakes (optional)

1/4 cup full cream milk

1 cup grated cheese

Combine all the meatball ingredients together. Shape into balls (I make smallish ones) and place the meatballs in the fridge to firm up for at least 2 hours.

Fry the meatballs in a pan with a little oil until browned all over. Place into a baking dish.

Combine the Pasta Sauce, Milk & Chilli Flakes and pour over the meatballs. Cover the top with the cheese.

Bake in the oven at 180deg for about 30 - 45mins or until the cheese is golden & sauce bubbling.

Serve with spaghetti.