Turkey meatballs with whole-wheat pasta

Ingredients

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

Amounts are converted from the metric original and rounded to measures you can use at home. Cups are US cups (240 ml) and oven temperatures include Fahrenheit.

• 400 g lean ground turkey
• 40 g breadcrumbs
• 1 whole egg
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 800 g chopped tomatoes
• 1 whole onion, diced
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 320 g whole-wheat pasta

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

Method

1. 1Step 1. In a bowl, mix the ground turkey, breadcrumbs, egg and half the garlic, then season and shape into 16 meatballs.
2. 2Step 2. Heat the oil in a large pan and brown the meatballs on all sides for 5 minutes, then set aside.
3. 3Step 3. In the same pan, fry the onion and remaining garlic for 5 minutes until softened.
4. 4Step 4. Add the chopped tomatoes and basil, bring to a simmer, then return the meatballs to the pan.
5. 5Step 5. Cover and simmer for 15–20 minutes until the meatballs are cooked until steaming hot throughout with no pink meat remaining.
6. 6Step 6. Meanwhile, cook the pasta in a large pan of boiling water according to the packet instructions.
7. 7Step 7. Drain the pasta and serve with the meatballs and sauce while hot.

Allergens for your selection

• Contains: Eggs
• Contains: Cereals containing gluten

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