Colourful Pasta & Lamb Meatballs

Kids
12-18 months
Serves 2 adults & 2 toddlers

1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
1 small onion, peeled & finely chopped
1 medium carrot, peeled and finely diced
2 sticks of celery, finely diced
400ml passata
350g lean lamb mince
50g white breadcrmbs
250g trottole tricolore pasta
chopped parsley, to garnish

Heat 1/2 tbsp olive oil in a pan and fry the onion, carrot and celery gently until softened.  Add the passata to create a tomato sauce and simmer for 10 minutes.  Set aside.
Combine the lamb mince with the breadcrumbs.  Dust your hands with flour, then make 40 small meatballs.
Heat the remaining oil in a frying pan and brown the meatballs.  Add to the tomato sauce and simmer for 10 minutes until they are cooked through.  Add a little water if the sauce becomes too dry.
Meanwhile, cook the pasta following pack instructions.  Drain and toss with the meatballs.  Sprinkle with the parsley and serve.