Turkey meatballs in tomato sauce
Tender turkey and courgette meatballs simmered in garlicky tomato sauce, lovely with courgetti or wholewheat pasta.
- Time45 min
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £1.55 a head
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Mix the turkey, courgette, egg, half the garlic, oregano, breadcrumbs, 1 tsp salt and plenty of pepper in a bowl. Shape into 20 balls.
- 2
Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large frying pan. Brown the meatballs in batches for 5 minutes, turning, then set aside.
5 min - 3
Add the rest of the oil and the onion to the pan. Cook for 5 minutes, then add the rest of the garlic.
5 min - 4
Pour in the tomatoes and bring to a simmer. Return the meatballs to the pan.
- 5
Cover and cook gently for 15 minutes, until the meatballs are cooked through with no pink inside.
15 min - 6
Stir in the basil and serve.
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