Spaghetti and meatballs

Method

1. Begin by finely chopping the onion. In a medium pan, add a drizzle of olive oil and sauté the onion over medium-low heat for about 5 to 7 minutes, until translucent.
2. Add the tomato pulp to the pan with the onion. Stir well and simmer over low heat for about 10 minutes, to allow the flavours to develop.
3. While the tomato sauce is simmering, prepare the meatballs. If the meatballs are fresh, you can go straight to the next step. If they are frozen, follow the packaging instructions to defrost or pre-cook, if necessary.
4. Carefully add the meatballs to the tomato sauce in the pan. Make sure they are submerged in the sauce as much as possible. Cover the pan and let cook over low heat for 15 to 20 minutes, turning the meatballs halfway through, until they are fully cooked.
5. While the meatballs cook in the sauce, put a large pan of salted water on to boil. As soon as the water boils, add the spaghetti.
6. Cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions, usually between 8 and 10 minutes, so it is al dente. Drain the pasta well.
7. Serve the meatballs with the sauce on top of the spaghetti. You can sprinkle with a little grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.
8. Enjoy this comforting, flavourful meal!