Hidden Veg Turkey Meatballs with Spaghetti

Tender turkey meatballs with finely grated carrots and courgette in a rich tomato sauce, served over spaghetti.

SHOPPING LIST

• turkey mince500g
• carrot1
• courgette1
• onion1
• garlic clove2
• dried oregano1 tsp
• tomato passata500ml
• beef stock cube1
• spaghetti400g
• olive oil1 tbsp
• salt1 tsp
• black pepper1 tsp

METHOD

1. 1Grate the carrot and courgette, then finely chop the onion and garlic.
2. 2Mix the turkey mince with half the grated veg, half the onion, and half the garlic in a bowl.
3. 3Roll the mixture into 16 small meatballs.
4. 4Heat the oil in a large pan and brown the meatballs on all sides for 5 minutes, then remove.
5. 5Soften the remaining onion and garlic in the same pan for 2 minutes.
6. 6Add the remaining grated veg, oregano, passata, stock cube, salt, and pepper, then simmer for 10 minutes.
7. 7Return the meatballs to the sauce and cook for another 10 minutes until the turkey is cooked through with no pink.
8. 8Boil the spaghetti according to pack instructions, then drain and serve with the sauce.

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