Step 1

Preheat oven to 200C/390F (standard) or 180C/350F (fan/convection).

Step 2

Place a rack on a tray, and spray the rack with oil.

Step 3

Place Meatball ingredients in a bowl, mix well. Scoop up a heaped tablespoon, roll into a ball and place on the rack. Repeat with remaining mixture - should make 25 - Tip: spray hands with oil or wet lightly with water.

Step 4

Spray each ball well with oil, then bake for 25 minutes until golden brown. Give 'em a squeeze and you'll see how soft they are!

Step 5

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add garlic and onion, cook for 2 - 3 minutes until translucent. Add tomato and water, stir then turn heat down to medium. Simmer for 5 - 10 minutes, then season to taste with salt and pepper and stir through basil (or use dried herbs).

Step 6

Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling water. Drain then return pasta to the same pot.

Step 7

Add Sauce and meatballs, toss.

Step 8

Serve, garnished with fresh basil and parmesan.