Mozzarella Meat Balls

Ingredients

 * 1 lb lean ground beef
 * 1 cup fresh white breadcrumbs
 * 1 clove garlic, crushed
 * 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
 * salt and pepper (optional)
 * 1 egg, beaten
 * 5 ounces mozzarella cheese
 * 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
 * 1 onion, chopped
 * 1 (14 ounces) can tomatoes, chopped
 * 12 ounces spaghetti (or preferred pasta)

Directions

 * 1) Put the beef, breadcrumbs, garlic, half the parsley, saltand pepper into a bowl.
 * 2) Add the egg and mix well.
 * 3) Cut the mozzarella cheese into 16 small cubes.
 * 4) Take a heaped teaspoonful of beef mixture and form it into a ball around each cube of cheese.
 * 5) Heat the oil in a large covered pan, add the meat balls to the pan, cover and cook until brown on all sides.
 * 6) Add the onion to the pan, cook for 2 to 3 minutes, then add the tomatoes and juice.
 * 7) Bring up to a simmering point, cover and cook for 30 minutes.
 * 8) Uncover pan and cook for a further 10 minutes to allow the sauce to reduce and thicken slightly.
 * 9) While the meatballs are cooking, cook the spaghetti in boiling water until done to your preference.
 * 10) Drain well and divide among 4 warmed plates.
 * 11) Divide the sauce among the plates of spaghetti and then sprinkle with the remaining parsley.