Mozzarella Meat Balls

== Ingredients ==
* 1 lb lean ground beef
* 1 cup fresh white breadcrumbs
* 1 clove garlic, crushed
* 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
* salt and pepper (optional)
* 1 egg, beaten
* 5 ounces mozzarella cheese
* 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
* 1 onion, chopped
* 1 (14 ounces) can tomatoes, chopped
* 12 ounces spaghetti (or preferred pasta)
== Directions ==
# Put the beef, breadcrumbs, garlic, half the parsley, saltand pepper into a bowl.
# Add the egg and mix well.
# Cut the mozzarella cheese into 16 small cubes.
# Take a heaped teaspoonful of beef mixture and form it into a ball around each cube of cheese.
# Heat the oil in a large covered pan, add the meat balls to the pan, cover and cook until brown on all sides.
# Add the onion to the pan, cook for 2 to 3 minutes, then add the tomatoes and juice.
# Bring up to a simmering point, cover and cook for 30 minutes.
# Uncover pan and cook for a further 10 minutes to allow the sauce to reduce and thicken slightly.
# While the meatballs are cooking, cook the spaghetti in boiling water until done to your preference.
# Drain well and divide among 4 warmed plates.
# Divide the sauce among the plates of spaghetti and then sprinkle with the remaining parsley.
Category:Polish Meat Dishes
Category:Ground beef Recipes
Category:Mozzarella Recipes
Category:Breadcrumb Recipes
Category:Spaghetti Recipes
Category:Egg Recipes
Category:Tomato Recipes
Category:Onion Recipes