* Serves 4

What do I need?

• 300g minced pork (not pork sausage meat as it’s too fatty) – or you can use beef, lamb or turkey instead
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1-2 tsp dried sage (or mixed Mediterranean herbs)
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 1 can (450g) chopped tomatoes
• 1-2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• Chopped flat-leaf parsley to garnish

How do I make it?

1. Preheat the oven to 190°C/375°F/gas mark 5. 
2. Place the minced meat, chopped onion, sage and lemon juice in a large bowl and mix well with your hands.
3. Form into meatballs, about 2cm across, and place neatly in a pie dish.
4. Pour on the chopped tomatoes and sprinkle the Worcestershire sauce over the top. 
5. Bake in the centre of the oven for 30-40 minutes, until cooked through. Check halfway through cooking and add a little water if the meatballs are drying out. Turn them if needed.
   
6. Serve with spaghetti, garnished with chopped flat-leaf parsley.

Tasty tip

Meatballs make a good family meal and are easy to prepare in advance. Store them in the fridge for up to a day until you are ready to cook, or make an extra large batch and freeze them for another time when you want a quick meal.

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