Ingredients: (Serves 4)

600g/1 lb 5 ½ oz minced beef

1 egg

3 cloves garlic, crushed

Breadcrumbs

1 tsp paprika

1 tsp basil

Salt

Oil for frying

Sauce:

300ml/ ½pt fresh cream

3 tbsp ketchup

250g/9oz Laughing cow cheese

1 tsp basil

Salt, pepper

Method:

1. With your hands mix together meat, egg, garlic and seasoning.

2. Add enough breadcrumbs so that the mixture isn’t too soggy and mix thoroughly.

3. Shape the mixture into meatballs and fry them turning occasionally until browned on all sides.

4. In the meantime heat the cream in a deep pan and add the ketchup and basil.

5. Mash the cheese down with a fork and add to the sauce.

6. Simmer for 3 mins, stirring with a whisk until the cheese melts.