BRAISED MEATBALLS WITH WHITE BEANS
INGREDIENTS
• 500g pork and veal mince • 1/2 cup fresh breadcrumbs • 1 onion, finely chopped • 1 egg, lightly beaten • 2 tsp chopped rosemary leaves • 1 tablespoon olive oil • 250g speck or bacon, rind removed, coarsely chopped • 2 cloves garlic, crushed • 700ml jar tomato passata • 400 can cannellini beans, rinsed, drained • Creamy polenta (see tip) and chopped parsley, to serve METHOD
1 In a large bowl combine mince, breadcrumbs, onion, egg and rosemary. Season to taste and mix well. Roll tablespoons of mixture into rough balls. 2 In a large frying pan, heat oil on high. Cook meatballs, 3-5 minutes, shaking pan to brown all over. Remove and set aside. 3 Add speck to same pan. Cook, 3-4 minutes, until golden. Stir in garlic and cook 30…
