Turkey meatballs in tomato & fennel sauce
This quick, tasty and economical supper is a healthy way of getting the family fed
Difficulty and servings
Serves 4
Preparation and cooking times
Prep 15 mins
Cook 25 mins
Low-fat
- 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.
Per serving
216 kcalories, protein 26g, carbohydrate 12g, fat 8 g, saturated fat 1g, fibre 2g, sugar 6g, salt 0.46 g
Recipe from Good Food magazine, March 2010.
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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
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Difficulty and servings
Serves 4
Preparation and cooking times
Prep 15 mins
Cook 25 mins
Low-fat
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
Per serving
216 kcalories, protein 26g, carbohydrate 12g, fat 8 g, saturated fat 1g, fibre 2g, sugar 6g, salt 0.46 g
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