MEATBALLS IN BOLOGNAISE SAUCE

MEATBALLS
Mix together 1 kg of sausage mince with 1 small onion , grated , 2 cloves of garlic sliced thinly , 1 tbs of Italian herbs , 2 lightly beaten eggs 1 cup of breadcrumbs , salt and pepper to taste
Use your hands to shape into old ball sized shapes .
Set aside to prepare the bolognaise sauce  ......
BOLOGNAISE SAUCE
Place 10 finely sliced garlic cloves in a large pot (or 5 tbs of minced garlic )
Add 100 ml of oil
1 large onion finely sliced  ( earlier softened in a pan with a oil )
1 bottle of Passata 700gm
800 gm of diced tomatoes ( tinned )
1 cup of tomato sauce
4 tbs of dried Italian herbs mix .
1/2 cup of finely grated Parmesan cheese  ( in packet )
1/2 cup of sherry or masala
Mix through a bunch of fresh parsley chopped .
Mix thoroughly , place pot over a low heat and slowly bring to a simmer .
Place meatballs in the simmering sauce , cook for about 30 minutes till cooked through .
ALTERNATIVELY......
You could place all the sauce ingredients into your slow cooker, cook on HIGH till the sauce starts to simmer and then add the meatballs will be cooked in about 4 - 5 hours .
Serve with garlic bread .