Turkey Meatballs in Tomato Sauce

Light, succulent turkey meatballs simmered in a homemade tomato sauce made with onion, celery, and dried thyme.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 353 kcals 1412 kcals
Carbohydrates 22.2 grams 88.6 grams
Fat 16.1 grams 64.2 grams
Protein 29.6 grams 118.4 grams
Cook Time
40 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
1
tsp
CondimentsSauces
Dairy
1
piece
Egg
Free-range
3
tbsp
Parmesan
Grated
GrainsCereals
3
tbsp
Meat
NutsSeeds
1
tsp
Thyme
Dried
1
tsp
Sea Salt Flakes
Or 1/2 tsp pouring salt
1
to taste
0.5
tsp
Thyme
Dried
OilsFats
2
tbsp
Vegetables
1
piece
Onion
Peeled
1
stick
800
g
Plum Tomatoes
Chopped cans

Steps

  • Blitz the onion and celery in a food processor to a mush, reserving two tablespoons for the meatballs.
  • Warm garlic oil in a heavy-based saucepan and cook remaining onion, celery, and thyme for 10 minutes.
  • Add 800g plum tomatoes and 800ml water to the pan, season with sugar, salt, and pepper, and simmer.
  • Gently mix turkey mince, egg, breadcrumbs, parmesan, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, and reserved vegetables in a bowl.
  • Roll the mixture into approximately 50 small balls the size of a teaspoon and place on a lined tray.
  • Drop the meatballs gently into the simmering tomato sauce.
  • Simmer the meatballs in the sauce for 30 minutes until cooked through.