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

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 10

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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

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