Spaghetti meatballs

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 13:36:37 GMT

Step 1

Peel and finely chop the onion and garlic.

Step 2

Heat some oil in a large frying pan and fry the onions for 7 minutes.

Step 3

Add the garlic and cook for a further minute.

Step 4

Stir in the red wine and cook for a further 5 minutes, until the wine is bubbling and starting to thicken.

Step 5

Add the oregano and bay leaf, stir, then add the tomato purée and water and stir again.

Step 6

Quarter the cherry tomatoes and then add them to the pan.

Step 7

Tear the basil leaves into the pan and stir to combine.

Step 8

Add some salt and pepper and the sugar.

Step 9

Put the lid on the pan and reduce the heat. Leave to simmer for 15-25 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 10

Meanwhile, pop your meatballs in the oven to heat through.

Step 11

Uncover the sauce, and simmer for a further 10 minutes.

Step 12

Bring a saucepan of water to the boil and cook the spaghetti according to the packet.

Step 13

Add your meatballs into your tomato sauce. Remove the bay leaf and serve with cheese on top.

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