Turkey meatballs in smoky tomato sauce with courgette spaghetti
Soft herby turkey meatballs in a rich smoky tomato sauce over courgette ribbons, with nothing from a jar.
- Time45 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.73 a head
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Mix the turkey, half the onion, half the garlic, parsley, oregano and pepper. Roll into 20 small balls.
- 2
Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large pan. Brown the meatballs on all sides for 6 minutes, then lift out.
6 min - 3
In the same pan cook the rest of the onion for 4 minutes. Add the garlic and paprika for 1 minute.
5 min - 4
Add the tomatoes and vinegar and simmer for 10 minutes. Return the meatballs and simmer for 12 minutes until cooked through.
22 min - 5
Warm the last of the oil in another pan and toss the courgette for 2 minutes until just softened.
2 min - 6
Serve the courgette topped with the meatballs, sauce and basil.
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