Gino served up proper Italian meatballs with toast for firefighters on This Morning.

The ingredients: 1kg minced veal, 150g fresh white breadcrumbs, 100g freshly grated Parmesan cheese, 50g pine nuts, chopped, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, 1 large egg, beaten, Juice and grated zest of 1 unwaxed lemon, 4 tablespoons olive oil, 180ml dry white wine, 2 tablespoons tomato purée, 500ml hot beef stock, 4 bay leaves, Salt and freshly ground black pepper.