What Can I Make with Pork Mince? Oven-Baked Meatballs in Tomato Sauce

Ingredients

• 500g pork mince
• 40g fresh breadcrumbs
• 1 large egg
• 1 small onion, very finely chopped or grated
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 30g hard cheese, finely grated
• 1/2 tsp salt and plenty of black pepper
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 2 x 400g tins chopped tomatoes
• 1 tsp sugar
• Small handful basil leaves

Method

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1. Heat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan), gas mark 6. Line a baking tray with baking paper.
2. Mix the mince, breadcrumbs, egg, onion, oregano, cheese, salt and pepper in a bowl. Roll into about 20 walnut-sized balls and place on the tray. Wash your hands well after handling raw meat.
3. Bake for 18–20 minutes until browned.
4. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large pan, cook the garlic for 1 minute, then add the tomatoes and sugar. Simmer for 10 minutes and season.
5. Add the meatballs to the sauce and simmer for 10 minutes. Cut one open to check: there should be no pink in the middle and the juices should run clear (75°C on a thermometer). Tear over the basil and serve.