Turkey Meatballs In Tomato & Fennel Sauce
This hearty turkey meatball recipe combines tender turkey mince with aromatic garlic, fennel seeds, and a rich tomato sauce. Perfectly juicy meatballs are simmered together with the flavorful sauce before being served over a bed of al dente spaghetti. This dish is sure to be a family favorite!
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 400g turkey mince
- 25g fresh white breadcrumbs
- 2 garlic cloves , crushed
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion , chopped
- 1 carrot , diced
- 1 tsp fennel seeds
- 400g can chopped tomatoes
- 1 tbsp tomato purée
- 400g spaghetti , cooked, to serve
Instructions
- Put the mince in a mixing bowl with the breadcrumbs and half the garlic. Season and mix well to combine. Using your hands, shape the mixture into 12 balls, then chill for 10 mins.
- Meanwhile, heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan. Add the onion, carrot and remaining garlic. Cook for 5-6 mins until softened. Add the fennel seeds and cook for a few secs. Tip in the tomatoes with half a can of water, then stir in the tomato purée. Season and simmer for 15 mins until thickened. Using an electric hand blender, whizz until roughly smooth.
- Meanwhile, heat the remaining oil in a non-stick frying pan and fry the meatballs for 8-10 mins until cooked through. Transfer to the sauce and simmer until piping hot. Serve with spaghetti.
Cook Time
25M
Prep Time
PT15M
Yield
Serves 4
Nutrition
- Calories: 216 calories
- Fat Content: 8 grams fat
- Saturated Fat Content: 1 grams saturated fat
- Carbohydrate Content: 12 grams carbohydrates
- Sugar Content: 6 grams sugar
- Fiber Content: 2 grams fiber
- Protein Content: 26 grams protein
- Sodium Content: 0.46 milligram of sodium
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