Meatballs with Anchovies

Ingredients:

Serves 4.

• 2 rolls, crusts removed

• 1/4 pint (150 ml) milk

• 1 fresh flat-leaf parsley sprig, finely chopped

• 1 garlic clove, finely chopped

• 2 canned anchovy fillets in oil, drained and finely chopped

• l4 oz (400 grams) lean minced beef

• 1 egg yolk

• 2 tablespoons Parmigiano cheese, freshly grated

• 2 oz (50 grams) fine breadcrumbs

• Olive oil, for brushing

• Salt and pepper

• Spinach in butter, to serve

Directions:

1. Tear the rolls into pieces.

2. Place in a bowl.

3. Add the milk and leave to soak for l0 minutes.

4. Drain and squeeze out.

5. Mix together the parsley, garlic, anchovy fillets and beef in a bowl.

6. Stir in the egg yolk, soaked rolls and Parmigiano cheese.

7. Season with salt and pepper.

8. Shape the mixture into 8-10 meatballs and flatten slightly.

9. Spread out the breadcrumbs in a shallow dish.

10. Roll meatballs in them to coat.

11. Brush the base of a frying pan with a little oil.

12. Add the meatballs and cook over a high heat for 1 minute on each side.

13. Lower the heat, cover and cook gently for about 10 minutes.

Serve with spinach