Pork & Sage Meatballs

In a medium frying pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil over a medium-high heat. Add the brown onion and zucchini and cook, stirring, for 5 minutes or until softened. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute or until fragrant. Add the risoni, water (see ingredients list) and crumble in the chicken stock (1/2 cube for 2 people / 1 cube for 4 people). Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat to medium and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 13-15 minutes, or until the risoni is 'al-dente' and the water has absorbed. TIP: Add a splash of water if the risoni looks dry!

While the risoni is cooking, combine the pork mince, egg, fine breadcrumbs (see ingredients list), sage, salt (see ingredients list) and a pinch of pepper in a medium bowl. Using damp hands, take 1 heaped tbs of mixture and shape into a small meatball. Set aside on a plate and repeat with the remaining pork mixture. The mixture should make around 5-6 meatballs per person.

Heat a large frying pan over a medium-high heat. Add the pine nuts and toast, tossing, for 3-4 minutes or until golden. Transfer to a small bowl.

Return the pan to a medium-high heat with a drizzle of olive oil. Add the meatballs and cook, turning occasionally, for 8-10 minutes, or until browned and cooked through.

Once the risoni is tender, add the baby spinach leaves and stir through for 1 minute or until wilted. Remove the pan from the heat and stir through the traditional pesto. Season to taste with salt and pepper. TIP: Seasoning is key in this dish, so taste, season with salt and pepper and taste again.