Ingredients:

1/2 lb lean ground pork
1/2 lb lean ground beef
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon Vegeta
1/2 teaspoon onion salt
1/2 teaspooon garlic salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
3 tablespoons bread crumbs
1 large egg, beaten
1 jar (700 ml) chunky pasta sauce
1/4 cup water
1 package (375 g) whole wheat spaghetti
Butter or oil for frying meatballs
Grated Parmesan cheese for garnish (optional)

Directions:

• Mix together first ten ingredients. Shape into 24-30 meatballs; set aside.

• Cook spaghetti according to package directions.

• In large frying pan heat a little bit of butter or oil for frying meatballs. Brown meatballs; drain them on paper towel and set aside.

• Drain excess fat from frying pan, leaving just pan juices in the pan. Add water and scrape up the caramelised meaty bits at the bottom; add pasta sauce, mix and cook slovly over medium heat for 7 to 10 minutes.

• Serve spaghetti with sauce and meatballs.

• Garnish with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.