Easy Spaghetti and Meatballs

Ingredients

• 500g gourmet beef or pork sausages
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 400g spaghetti
• Jar good-quality pasta sauce
• Parmesan, to serve

Method

• Remove the sausages from their packaging and use a sharp knife to gently slice open the casing along one long side. Peel the casing off and dispose.
• Cut the sausage filling into 4 or 5 sections, depending on the size of the sausage and your personal preference for meatball size.
• Roll each section with dampened hands into a meatball and sit on a plate.
• Continue until all the sausages have been turned into meatballs.
• Cook in 1 of 3 ways, depending on your kitchen facilities and equipment: 1. Heat the olive oil over medium-high heat in a large frying pan and toss the meatballs into the pan. Cook, shaking the pan to roll them around, until they are browned and cooked through (approx. 10-15 mins). 2. Heat your air fryer to 180°C and cook the meatballs for approx. 10 mins, giving them a good shake at the halfway point. 3. Preheat your oven to 180°C and lay the meatballs out on a large tray. Bake for 20-30 mins, depending on size.
• Cook your spaghetti according to package instructions and heat your pasta sauce in a saucepan or microwave.
• Drain the spaghetti and add the pasta sauce, toss to combine before adding the meatballs.
• Serve with a generous sprinkle of grated parmesan.