1. Mix the Pork.
2. Half the diced onion.
3. Half the garlic, the egg and bread crumbs together.
4. Then season with salt and pepper and form into 12 meat balls.
5. Refrigerate.
6. Make sauce by warming olive oil in a sauce pan.
7. Add the rest of the onion and garlic and cook gently until translucent for 10/12 mins.
8. Add passata and bring to simmer.
9. Add thyme.
10. In a separate pan sweat the meatballs then add to the simmering sauce and cook gently for 20 mins.
11. Serve with pasta or rice.

Source: My collection - Jeff Baker - J Bakers Bistro Moderne