Mini pork meatballs in spiced tomato sauce

ServeS 4

Ingredients:

10oz (300g) ground pork

1 small onion, finely chopped

1 tsp capers, drained and finely chopped

2 tsp black olives, finely chopped

1 tbsp all-purpose flour

1 large egg, lightly beaten

sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

4 tbsp olive oil

14oz (400g) can diced tomatoes, with juices

2 garlic cloves, finely chopped

1 tsp paprika

Method:

1 Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Combine the pork, onion, capers, olives, and flour in a bowl, add the egg, and season with salt and pepper. Using your hands, mix thoroughly, then form into 12–15¾in (2cm) balls.

2 Heat the oil in a frying pan and cook the meatballs for 8–10 minutes, until golden brown. Drain, transfer to a baking dish, and set aside.

3 Combine the tomatoes, garlic, and paprika in a saucepan, season with salt and pepper, then cook over medium heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Pour the tomato sauce over the meatballs and bake for 20 minutes until bubbly-hot. Serve hot.

Mini pork meatballs in spiced tomato sauce