Turkey meatballs in tomato sauce

Name: Turkey meatballs in tomato sauce
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 portions

Lean ground turkey meatballs simmered in a simple tomato sauce, served with whole-wheat pasta. Freezes well.

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For 4 portions. Tick items as you go — nothing is changed for anyone else.

This recipe contains foods that can contribute to a varied and balanced diet during pregnancy.

Step 1. Mix the turkey, breadcrumbs, egg and half the onion, then roll into 20 meatballs.
Step 2. Brown the meatballs in a wide pan, then set aside.
Step 3. Soften the remaining onion, add the tomatoes and oregano and simmer for 10 minutes.
Step 4. Return the meatballs and simmer for 15 minutes, until they reach 74°C with no pink inside.
Step 5. Serve over cooked whole-wheat spaghetti.

Ingredient brands and substitutions can change allergen content. Always check the labels on the products you buy.

During pregnancy, cook meat, poultry, fish and eggs thoroughly to the safe internal temperatures published by the Government of Canada — no runny yolks or pink poultry.
Use pasteurized milk, cheese, yogurt and juice only, and avoid unpasteurized dairy.
Refrigerate leftovers within two hours, keep the fridge at 4°C or below, and reheat once until steaming hot throughout.
Wash all raw fruit and vegetables under running water before use.
No alcohol is used in this recipe.

Ingredient brands and substitutions can change allergen content. Always check the labels on the products you buy.

Food safety for pregnant people — Government of Canada, reviewed 9 September 2026
Safe internal cooking temperatures — Government of Canada, reviewed 9 September 2026