Regarded as the food capital of Italy, Bologna has cherished its distinctive cuisine for centuries, not least the unique combination of flavours that makes Bolognese sauce so distinctive.

And what was good enough to make a desirable sauce for the Etruscans is good enough to make a desirable meat ball for Snowbird foods.

It has produced 20g fully cooked and frozen Bolognese Beef Balls with a meat content of 70%. They are flavoured with oregano, rubbed thyme, onions, garlic, black pepper and a pinch of salt.

With 5-6 balls making a generous portion, they can be served with long or short pasta and a sauce, or potatoes and vegetables.

The food-safe balls will microwave from frozen in minutes.