Tomato Sauce with Leek and Lemon Meatballs | RICARDO

Ingredients

• 2 cups (500 ml) chopped leeks (white parts only)
• 6 cloves garlic, chopped
• 2 tablespoons (30 ml) butter
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) white wine
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) 35% cream
• Grated zest of 2 lemons
• 2 sprigs fresh thyme
• 2 slices fresh sandwich bread, trimmed of crusts and diced
• 2 lb (1 kg) ground pork
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 1 1/2 teaspoons (7.5 ml) salt
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) olive oil
• 3 onions, chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon (1 ml) hot pepper flakes (or to taste)
• 3 cans (796 ml/28 oz each) crushed plum tomatoes
• Salt and pepper