Turkey meatballs in tomato & fennel sauce

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  16 March 2010

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  22 March 2010

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• peacock

  06 April 2010

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  These were OK but certainly not as good as other meatball recipies I've tried - remember they are pretty good for you which quite often means less tasty!

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• Webby

  14 April 2010

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  Did not like this much, I think if you are going to have meatballs then you should just go the full hog and have beef & pork, but just have them as a treat. I agree with peacock comments they are pretty good for you but you compromise on taste. Probably won't do again.

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• DagmarL

  06 July 2010

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  I have made the recipe a few times already and I think the combination of tomato and fennel is delicious. However, I think the meatballs need more seasoning so I add some chopped parsley, lots of pepper, salt, paprika and a finely chopped onion. I also add an egg, so that the meetballs do not fall apart so easily. If you like lots of sauce, it's worth doubling the ingredients for this part of the recipe.

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• Joanne

  19 August 2010

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  Fab fab fab! I added extra seasoning as I often do and these were great. Really tasty and good for you! Much better than using a jar sauce. Also makes a great base for lasagne with turkey mince.

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• Ä°zmir

  12 October 2010

  Ä°zmir commented on this recipe

  My city in Turkey-Izmir. Turkey meetballs for; onion(bulb), thyme, chili powder, black pepper and stale bread crumbs.

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• abbyjade

  19 January 2011

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  i made this but with lean beef mince instead of turkey and no fennel. i blended the sauce rather then using a hand wisk and i think it turned out well! was very nice :)

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• Yummymummy3

  24 January 2011

  Yummymummy3 rated and commented on this recipe

  

  My hubby and I enjoyed this meal even the kids! (2,6 & 8) I added a little basil & oregano and left out the carrots and garlic. I also added some pieces of cheese for a few seconds until melted to make it a bit goo-ey :0) Will be keeping this recipe!

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• Yummymummy3

  24 January 2011

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  PS I made this with beef meatballs (20 for our family of five).

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• frozenpixie

  30 March 2011

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  These were delicious and easy to make. The meatballs were very tasty and went well with the sauce. I skipped out the puree and added some herbs to the meatballs and sauce - excellent mid-week dinner.

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• KPP

  31 March 2011

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  Big hit in our house. I agree though the meatballs could do with something else but the sauce is great and regardless we really liked it!

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• Hayley J

  06 April 2011

  Hayley J rated and commented on this recipe

  

  This is excellent! I have made it many times now and it works just as well with pork. I usually add some garlic & parsley to the meatballs :)

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• DrFabio

  16 April 2011

  DrFabio rated and commented on this recipe

  

  The meatballs were mediocre (despite following advice and adding parsley, extra garlic and smoked paprika) which was a shame. It really needed a lot of help from extra flavours. The tomato sauce was great though, so I'll be keeping this in my binder for that alone. I added a little sugar to it too - I usually add a bit to my tomato sauces.

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• lilly

  10 May 2011

  lilly rated and commented on this recipe

  

  I too absolutely adore this simple,tasty dish and so boes my 10year old son,i did however added garlic to the meatballs and half teaspoon of chilli powder to the source and a pinch of sugar and lastly a chicken oxo cube to the sauce,delicious,delicious,delicious,will make this time and time again,thanks g.f.

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• Natalia

  26 July 2011

  Natalia commented on this recipe

  Oh...also wanted to ask...I assume that the 216 calories per serving does NOT include the pasta??

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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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Serves 4

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Prep 15 mins

Cook 25 mins

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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

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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