Spaghetti and meatballs

For the meatballs:

2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

1 onion, peeled and finely chopped

1 garlic clove, peeled and crushed

900g freshly minced beef (80% lean)

50g soft breadcrumbs

50ml milk

2-4 tbsp chopped fresh herbs, such as marjoram, or a mixture of parsley, chives and thyme leaves

1 egg, beaten

salt and freshly ground black pepper

For the tomato sauce:

3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

225g onion, peeled and sliced

1 garlic clove, peeled, crushed

2 tins of chopped tomatoes

a good pinch of crushed chilli flakes (optional)

salt

black pepper

sugar