Homemade Beef Meatballs

600g lean minced Scotch Beef

1 small onion, finely chopped

2 tbsp fresh breadcrumbs

2 tbsp single cream

1 egg yolk

1 tbsp finely chopped parsley or chives

Salt and pepper

2 tbsp olive oil

750g large ripe tomatoes, skinned and coarsely chopped

1 large onion, peeled and finely chopped

2 cloves garlic, crushed

2tbsp olive oil

100ml red wine

100ml water

2 tsp oregano, chopped

1 tsp sugar (optional)

500g fresh pappardelle (or 300g if dried pasta)

1 tbsp finely chopped flat leaf parsley

A chunk of fresh parmesan to grate