Spicy meatballs with mushrooms, spinach and couscous

Method

• 1
  Squeeze meat from sausage casings into a bowl. Using damp hands, roll tablespoons of meat into balls. Place on a plate.
• 2
  Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add half the meatballs. Cook, turning, for 3 to 4 minutes or until golden. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towel. Repeat with remaining meatballs (see note). Add mushrooms to pan. Cook for 5 minutes or until softened.
• 3
  Add pasta sauce. Bring to the boil. Return meatballs to pan. Reduce heat to low. Simmer for 5 minutes or until meatballs are cooked through. Stir in spinach. Cook, stirring, for 1 to 2 minutes or until spinach has wilted.
• 4
  Meanwhile, combine couscous, boiling water and remaining oil in a large heatproof bowl. Cover. Stand for 5 minutes or until liquid has absorbed. Using a fork, stir to separate grains.
• 5
  Divide couscous between plates. Top with meatball mixture. Serve.