Tomato Braised Meatballs With White Beans - cooking recipe

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

Preparation

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.