Turkey Meatballs

Looking for a healthy, tasty dinner that doesn’t break the bank? My turkey meatballs recipe, served with brown pasta and a delicious tomato based sauce is just the ticket. Turkey is lean and affordable. It’s high in protein and is a good source of B vitamins, selenium, zinc and phosphorous.

Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Serves: 4 - 6

Ingredients:

• 2 tins chopped tomatoes
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• ½ a medium onion, diced
• 500g turkey mince
• 2 tbsp Cajun spice
• 1 tbsp dried tarragon
• 80g grated parmesan
• 3tsp dried oregano
• Salt and pepper

Method:

1. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees.
2. Put tomatoes, garlic and onion in a pot and simmer over a medium heat for 10 minutes, this is your sauce.
3. Mix the turkey mince with the cajun spice and tarragon and roll into small bite size meatballs.
4. Blend the sauce with a hand blender and pour over the meatballs.
5. Place in and ovenproof dish, top with Parmesan & oregano and bake for 15 mins.
6. While the meatballs are in the oven cook the brown pasta as per the instructions on the bag.
7. Remove the meatballs from the oven and scoop them onto warmed plates with a side of brown pasta.