Step 1

Preheat the oven to 180C and line a baking tray with baking paper.

Step 2

Soak bread in wine for 5 minutes, then squeeze the excess wine from the bread, reserving liquid for the sauce.

Step 3

Combine bread, mince, onion, garlic, egg, parsley and spices in a bowl. Season and mix well with your hands. Shape into 16 balls, then place on the lined tray and bake for 20 minutes or until browned.

Step 4

Meanwhile, for the sauce, combine all ingredients and reserved wine in a deep frypan, then simmer over medium heat for 20 minutes until thickened. Season, then add meatballs and simmer for a further 10 minutes, turning to coat, or until meatballs are cooked through.

Step 5

Serve meatballs and sauce with mashed potato, garnished with extra parsley.