Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground pork
  • 2 oz fresh breadcrumbs
  • 1 None onion, finely chopped
  • 1 None large egg, lightly beaten
  • 2 tbsp rosemary leaves, chopped
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 lb bacon, coarsely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 24 oz canned tomato puree
  • 14 oz can cannellini beans, rinsed, drained
  • None None cooked polenta, to serve
  • None None chopped parsley, to serve

Method

  • For the meatballs, combine pork, breadcrumbs, onion, egg and rosemary. Season to taste and mix well. Roll tablespoons of mixture into rough balls. In a large frying pan, heat oil on high. Cook meatballs 3-5 mins, shaking pan to brown all over. Remove and set aside.
  • Add bacon to same pan. Cook 3-4 mins, until golden. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds. Reduce heat to medium. Mix in tomato puree and bring to a simmer. Arrange meatballs in sauce. Simmer, covered, 10-12 mins until cooked through. Add beans and heat 1-2 mins. Serve with polenta and garnish with chopped parsley.