Colin Fassnidge's pork meatballs in tomato sauce with pasta recipe

Step 1

To make the tomato sauce, cook the onion and garlic in a large saucepan over medium heat for 5 mins. Season. Add the rosemary, tomato and 400ml of water. Reduce heat to low. Simmer for 30 mins.

Step 2

Meanwhile, to make the meatballs, preheat oven to 200°C. Line a baking dish with baking paper. Heat olive oil in a medium frying pan over medium heat. Add the garlic and onion and cook, stirring, for 10 mins or until soft. Set aside to cool.

Step 3

Place the mince in a large bowl with the breadcrumbs, rosemary, tarragon, chopped parsley, basil, onion mixture, egg and egg yolk. Season. Using clean hands, mix until well combined. Shape the mixture into golf ball sized meatballs. Place the meatballs on the lined dish. Pour over the tomato sauce and sprinkle with parmesan.

Step 4

Bake for 30 mins or until meatballs are cooked through. Serve immediately with pasta and parsley sprigs.