Add the oil to a pan and heat. Add the meatballs and brown all sides. Add finely chopped onions and garlic and soften.

Add tomato paste and fry for 30 secs before adding tinned tomatoes and water. Finely slice pepper into batons and add to pot. Use spices, herbs, sugar and season generously. Cover and simmer for 15 mins. Use more water if required.

Remove lid and add mushrooms. Replace lid and cook for 10 mins. Remove lid and cook for a final 5mins.

Serve with pasta and top with parmesean.