Spicy Meatball and Pasta

Step by step method

• Step 1

  For the meatballs, place the mince into a bowl, crack the egg and add, sprinkle in the herbs and chilli flakes, add a pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper and mix together. Form the mince into balls of 4cm diameter. Heat a non stick frying pan with 1 tablespoon of olive oil then put the meatballs in, not too close to each other, and cook for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown, turning halfway through cooking time.

• Step 2

  Peel and finely chop the onion then place into a heated a saucepan with 1 tablespoon olive oil, cook on a medium heat until golden brown. Empty the tomatoes into this saucepan, add in the paprika, a pinch of salt and pepper. Bring to the boil and then add the cooked meatballs and simmer on a low heat for 10 minutes.

• Step 3

  Place the pasta in salted boiling water and cook according to the instructions on the packet. Drain the water from the pasta.

• Step 4

  Place one serving of pasta into a bowl then with a ladle, scoop up the meatballs and sauce and put on top of the pasta. Serve.