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Turkey Meatballs in Tomato Sauce

Lean turkey meatballs simmered in a rich homemade tomato sauce — serve over wholemeal spaghetti.

5 June 2026
Turkey Meatballs in Tomato Sauce

Ingredients

  • 500g turkey mince
  • 2 garlic cloves (minced), 1 egg, 30g breadcrumbs, 2 tbsp parsley, salt, pepper
  • Sauce: 2 x 400g tins chopped tomatoes, 1 onion diced, 3 garlic cloves, 1 tsp oregano, 1 tbsp olive oil, pinch of sugar, salt
  • 300g wholewheat spaghetti

Method

  1. Mix turkey with garlic, egg, breadcrumbs and parsley; form into 20 meatballs.
  2. Brown meatballs in oil 4–5 min; set aside.
  3. Soften onion and garlic for sauce; add tomatoes and oregano. Simmer 10 min.
  4. Add meatballs; cook 20 min. Serve over spaghetti with Parmesan.