TURKEY MEATBALLS IN TOMATO & FENNEL SAUCE

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This quick, tasty and economical supper is a healthy way of getting the family fed

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Main course, Pasta

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 10

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

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 216 calories, Fat 8 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 12 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 6 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 26 grams protein, Sodium 0.46 milligram of sodium

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