Turkey Meatballs with Spaghetti and Tomato Sauce

Low-fat turkey meatballs and homemade tomato sauce served over spaghetti, finished with fresh herbs and optional spices.

Dinner Turkey Pasta Kid-Friendly Meatballs Low-Fat

Estimated Nutrition

Calories

546.4

kcal / serving

2185.6 kcal total

Carbs

69.8g

per serving

279.3 g total

Fat

18.1g

per serving

72.4 g total

Protein

26.1g

per serving

104.2 g total

Cook Time

minutes

Serves

people

Dietary

Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients

For dusting

CondimentsSauces

Dairy

Fruits

piece

Apple

Small, peeled and grated

GrainsCereals

White Breadcrumbs

250

Spaghetti

Dried

Liquids

100

Water

Meat

250

Turkey Mince

NutsSeeds

Thyme

Fresh leaves

0.5

tsp

Salt

piece

Black Pepper

To taste

clove

Garlic

Crushed

1.25

Oregano

Dried

pinch

Chilli Flakes

Dried

piece

Parsley

Chopped fresh

piece

Basil

Chopped fresh

OilsFats

Olive Oil

For meatball onions

Sunflower Oil

For frying

Olive Oil

For sauce

Vegetables

piece

Onion

Medium, chopped

piece

Onion

Medium, chopped

400

Chopped Tomatoes

Tinned

Method

Fry the meatball onion in oil for 10 minutes until soft.

Soak white breadcrumbs in 50ml of milk for 10 minutes in a bowl.

Fry the sauce onion for 10 minutes, then sauté crushed garlic for 1 minute.

Add tomatoes, water, purée, sugar, and dried herbs, then simmer for 7 minutes.

Mix turkey mince, apple, thyme, and sautéed onions into the soaked breadcrumbs.

Form teaspoon-sized portions of the mixture into small balls with floured hands.

Brown meatballs in sunflower oil, then simmer in the sauce for 8-10 minutes.

Cook and drain the spaghetti, then toss with sauce and garnish with herbs.