Spaghetti Meatballs

Ingredients

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Method

1. Kick things off with the red sauce. Place a large heavy based saucepan over medium heat. Add olive oil and onion.
2. Cook for 5–7 minutes until onion softens and is aromatic. Add garlic, oregano and fennel seeds, cook for a further 3–5 minutes. Pour in the Woolworths Australian diced tomatoes, rinse tins out with a little water and add to the pan.
3. Stir well and reduce to a very gentle simmer. Cook covered for min 30 minutes, while you prepare the meatballs.
4. To make the meatballs, add onion, garlic, spices and a little olive oil into a small frying pan and gently cook to soften, transfer to a mixing bowl. Add breadcrumbs and milk, mix well and then follow with the pork and beef mince and eggs. Using your hands gently bring together the mixture until well combined, taking care not to over work the mix.
5. Take tablespoonful amounts of mince mix and roll into balls, repeat until all mince has been rolled, place on a lined tray or plate in single layer. Put in fridge for 30 minutes to chill.
6. Heat a large frying pan or skillet over medium heat. Add meatballs and cook in batches until golden brown all over.
7. Repeat until all meatballs are cooked. Place in red sauce and simmer gently for 10–15 minutes to finish cooking.
8. To serve, place pasta in a large serving dish, top with meatballs, a sprinkle of parmesan and fresh basil.