• Start by soaking the dry soya protein in warm water until it absorbs and expands in size and set aside
  
• once soaked, rinse a few times and drain it thoroughly, then squeeze out any remaining liquids
• add in all the meatball ingredients to the mixing bowl and mix thoroughly
  
• using both hands, roll the mincemeat into little balls
  
• To smoothen them out you can wet your hands and roll them again
  
• in a pot of boiling water, bring the meatballs to a boil until they float, be gentle so they don't break apart. set aside
  

The marinara sauce

• in a pan start by frying the onions and garlic + herbs
  
• add in the meatballs and gently roll them round
  
• Add in the passata stir once or twice just to cover the meatballs and place a lid on top
  
• After a short while on a medium/ low flame the sauce should reduce and darken and then it's ready.

  Serve in a baguette and enjoy!