Clean turkey meatballs

Method

• step 1

  Preheat oven 200C (fan) In a food processor blitz together the onion, garlic, spinach, chilli if using, seasoning & dry herbs.

• step 2

  In a large bowl, combine the mixture with the turkey mince. You may at this stage wish to add an egg to help bind the ingredients.

• step 3

  Roll the mixture into desired sized balls & place onto a lined baking tray.

• step 4

  Place meatballs in oven for approx 20 mins check cooked through thoroughly.

• step 5

  In the meantime make the sauce! Heat some oil in a saucepan & add crushed garlic with dry chilli flakes & heat for 2 mins to release flavour.

• step 6

  Add chopped tomatoes, purée & honey. Simmer for 10 mins.

• step 7

  Add basil leaves & using a stick blender blitz the sauce smooth. You can add your cooked meatballs into the sauce for a couple mins before serving with pasta.

• step 8

  For a healthier low carb alternative to pasta, using a speed peeler, peel a courgette into long strips to resemble tagliatelle. Add the strips of courgette to the sauce for 2 mins to hear through and serve!