Italian Style Pork and Oregano Sausage Meatballs

a) In the meantime, roll the sausage meat into even-sized balls, 5 per person. IMPORTANT: Wash your hands and equipment after handling raw meat.

b) Pop the meatballs onto a baking tray and, when the oven is hot, bake on the top shelf until browned on the outside and cooked through, 10-12 mins. IMPORTANT: The meatballs are cooked when no longer pink in the middle.

a) While everything cooks, peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press).

b) Heat a drizzle of oil in a large frying pan on medium-high heat.

c) Once hot, add the garlic and fry until fragrant, 1 min.

d) Stir in the passata, mixed herbs, red wine stock paste, sugar and water for the sauce (see pantry for both amounts). Bring the sauce to the boil, then lower the heat and simmer until thickened slightly, 4-5 mins.

a) Once the potatoes are cooked, drain in a colander and return to the pan, off the heat.

b) Add a knob of butter and a splash of milk (if you have any) and mash until smooth.

c) Season with salt and pepper. Cover with a lid to keep warm.

a) Once your sauce has thickened, add the spinach to the pan a handful at a time until wilted and piping hot, 1-2 mins. Stir through the peas.

b) Add the cooked meatballs and half of the Italian style cheese and stir to coat.

c) Taste and season with salt and pepper if needed. Add a splash of water if it's a little too thick.