Meatballs in Tomato and Pecorino Romano Sauce

Meatballs

• 450 gms beef chuck steak or beef mince, 1 lb
• 50 gms parmigiano reggiano finely grated, 1.75 oz
• 100 gms breadcrumbs 3.5 oz
• 1 egg
• 1 tbsp parsley chopped
• 1 pinch nutmeg grated
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 pinch black pepper

Tomato and Pecorino Romano Sauce

• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tsp chili flakes
• ½ onion finely chopped, small
• 250 gms tomato 1 cup, finely diced
• 30 ml white wine 1/8 cup
• 30 ml water 1/8 cup
• salt to taste
• 4 tbsp pecorino romano finely grated