Italian Meatballs In Tomato Sauce Recipe

• 2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
• 350 gm onions peeled and minced
• 3 clv garlic peeled and crushed
• 2 x 400g cans minced tomatoes
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 Tbsp. cider vinegar
• 1/2 tsp grnd cinnamon
• 450 gm good quality lean chopped beef or possibly pork
• 75 gm fresh breadcrumbs
• 2 Tbsp. minced fresh basil
• 1 tsp dry oregano or possibly mixed herbs
• 1 x egg plus 1 egg yolk beaten
• 3 Tbsp. minced fresh parsley
• 3 Tbsp. freshly grated parmesan cheese
• 1 x salt and freshly grnd black pepper
• 12 x thin rashers smoked streaky bacon about 200g

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