Best Spaghetti and Meatballs

Step 1

Make meatballs by combining mince, onion, carrot, parsley, breadcrumbs, feta, egg and salt and pepper in a bowl. Mix well.

Step 2

Using clean hands, roll heaped tablespoonfuls of mixture into balls. Place flour on a large plate. Season with salt and pepper. Roll meatballs in flour to coat.

Step 3

Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat. Cook meatballs, in batches, for 2 minutes or until browned. Transfer to a plate.

Step 4

Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil to a clean pan and heat over medium heat. Add onion and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 2 minutes or until onion is soft.

Step 5

Add tomato paste and cook, stirring for 1 minute.

Step 6

Add the tomatoes and stock to pan. Bring to the boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until sauce thickens slightly, 15-20 minutes.

Step 7

Add meatballs to pan. Spoon sauce over them to coat. Cover and cook for 15 minutes or until meatballs are cooked through.

Step 8

In the meantime, cook spaghetti in a large saucepan of boiling, salted water according to packet instructions. Drain.

Step 9

Warm serving bowls, arrange spaghetti then spoon in meatballs and sauce. Top with Parmesan and basil leaves.