Meatballs

One of our most loved super quick meals is ready made meatballs and spaghetti.  Usually this meal must be accompanied by the "On top of spaghetti" song. I am pretty particular with the meatballs I  buy from the supermarket, I prefer the pre-cooked small size char-grilled beef meatballs.  Then I add a jar of pasta sauce and bake them in a low oven for about 40 minutes.

Today I decided to try making my own.  Not any more economical, in fact probably a tad more expensive but at least I know exactly what is in the ones I made (secret vegetables!):

• 1 kg premium mince
• Small onion (I used leek as I had no onion) (diced)
• 2 cloves garlic (diced)
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup parsley (chopped)
• 1 zuchinni (grated)

1. All these ingredients go into the food processor and mix well.
2. Make small balls with your hands
3. Brown meatballs in hot fry pan with a little olive oil
4. Place into a baking dish and add a large jar of pasta sauce (about 800g)
5. Bake at about 160 C for 45 minutes
6. Meanwhile cook enough spaghetti (I cooked a whole packet and had enough leftovers for 2 frozen meals) and grate some cheese
7. Don't forget to sing the song!