Sicilian Meatballs in Spicy Tomato Sauce
SERVES 4 PREPARATION & COOKING 8 HOURS, 45 MINUTES
700g bottled passata 410g can crushed tomatoes 1 medium onion, chopped finely 45g can anchovies, drained ¼ teaspoon dried chilli flakes 3 garlic cloves, sliced thinly 1 cup chicken stock 2 cups water 1/3 cup oregano leaves, torn 600g minced lamb 1 cup stale breadcrumbs 2 tablespoons pine nuts, chopped coarsely 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon rind ¼ cup sultanas, chopped coarsely ¼ cup finely grated parmesan 1/3 cup basil leaves 1. Place passata, tomatoes, onion, anchovies, chilli, garlic, stock, water and half the oregano in a 4.5-litre slow cooker. Stir.
2. With your hands, combine lamb, breadcrumbs, pine nuts, rind, sultanas, parmesan and remaining oregano in a large bowl. Roll level tablespoons of mixture…
