dinner
Turkey Meatballs in Marinara
A double batch of tender turkey meatballs - half for tonight's spaghetti, half for the freezer. Future-you says thanks.
Macros per serving
Calories
480
Protein
40g
Carbs
44g
Fat
16g
Fiber
6g
Per serving
Ingredients
- Turkey mince (7% fat)800g
- Egg1 large
- Breadcrumbs1/2 cup (50g)
- Parmesan, grated1/2 cup (40g)
- Marinara sauce2 jars (1.2kg)
- Spaghetti300g dry
- Garlic powder + dried oregano1 tsp each
Method
- 1
Mix turkey, egg, breadcrumbs, parmesan and seasoning. Roll into golf-ball meatballs - wet hands stop the sticking.
- 2
Brown them in a wide pan with a little oil, 5-6 minutes. Don't crowd; do two rounds if needed.
- 3
Pour in the marinara, cover, and simmer 12 minutes while the spaghetti boils.
- 4
Serve half over pasta tonight. Cool the rest in sauce and freeze flat in bags.
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