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Turkey meatballs with red pepper sauce-recipe

Turkey meatballs with red pepper sauce-recipe

Turkey meatballs with red pepper sauce
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Turkey meatballs with red pepper sauce

Using turkey rather than beef means these meatballs are lower in fat and calories.
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American, Europe, Mediterranean
Keyword meat, meatballs
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 serves
Calories 760kcal

Ingredients

  • 500 g 11b 2oz pack British turkey mince
  • 1 onion very finely chopped
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 2 tbsp breadcrumbs

For the sauce

  • 1 tbsp olive oil plus extra for frying
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 2 red peppers deseeded and chopped
  • 1 garlic clove crushed
  • 1 tbsp tomato puree
  • 400 g can chopped plum tomatoes
  • 500 g 11b 2oz spaghetti
  • Parmesan grated, to serve (optional)
  • pepper sauce

Instructions

  • First make the sauce: heat the oil in a large pan and fry the onion and peppers for 5 minutes, until starting to soften. Add the garlic, fry for a minute, then stir in the puree, tomatoes and seasoning. Cook on a gentle heat, uncovered, for about 15 minutes, until the sauce is thick. Remove from the heat and blend for a smooth sauce, if you like.
  • For the meatballs, combine the mince, onion, oregano and breadcrumbs. Season
    and mix well. Form into balls. Fry in a little oil in 2 batches until well browned
  • Reheat the sauce in a saute pan, bring to a simmer then add the meatballs to cook through. Meanwhile, cook the spaghetti according to pack instructions, then drain and divide between 4 bowls. Spoon over the meatballs and sauce and serve with Parmesan, if you like.

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Notes

Per serving: 760 calories, 13g fat
(2g saturated), 104g carbohydrate

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