Saucy Sicilian meatballs

Your family will love this exotic twist on traditional meatballs - and you will love the short cooking time

Ingredients

1	Onion
500 g	Beef mince (Main)
1	Egg
¼ cup	Parmesan cheese
1 Tbsp	Fresh oregano
½ cup	Multigrain breadcrumbs
1 to taste	Salt & freshly ground pepper
3 cups	Tomato pasta sauce
1 cup	Mozzarella cheese
1 cup	Basil leaves

Directions

1. Combine lean beef mince, finely chopped onion, egg, parmesan cheese, dried oregano, fresh multigrain breadcrumbs, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Mix well and form into meatballs, a little smaller than a golf ball.
2. Cook meatballs in a nonstick frying pan or in a little oil until brown, about 5 to 10 minutes.
3. Place on a freezer-proof tray lined with baking paper and freeze. Store frozen meatballs in freezer bags or in a sealed plastic container.
4. When ready to eat, preheat oven to 200 degC. First, defrost meatballs in a single layer in the microwave.
5. Pour sauce into a lasagne dish and add the meatballs in a single layer. Sprinkle over grated mozzarella cheese, place torn basil leaves on top and bake for 15 minutes until hot and bubbling.
6. Serve the meatballs with spaghetti, or your favourite fresh pasta, and a salad.