Pasta with Turkey Meatballs in Tomato Sauce

Ingredients

• Pasta3/4 cup (120 g)
• Turkey Breast150 g
• Breadcrumbs1 tablespoon (14 g)
• Oil1 tablespoon (10 ml)
• Tomato1 count (130 g)
• Onion1/4 count (38 g)
• Garlic1/2 clove (2 g)

Instructions

1. 1

   Step 1

   Boil the pasta in salted water following the instructions on the package. Remove and drain.

2. 2

   Step 2

   Clean the turkey meat and dice, it must be well minced. You can use the food processor but careful, it shouldn't be shredded.

3. 3

   Step 3

   In a bowl, mix the minced turkey with the breadcrumb. Add salt and pepper to taste and, if you want, you can add a bit of chopped parsley and garlic paste.

4. 4

   Step 4

   Mix all the ingredients until well combined. If it's too dry, you can add a bit of water.

5. 5

   Step 5

   Prepare the meatballs with your hands and let sit in the fridge for a couple of minutes while half the oil gets heated in a medium heated pan.

6. 6

   Step 6

   Cook the meatballs for about 5 minutes until browned. Remove and let sit.

7. 7

   Step 7

   In the meantime, chop the garlic, the onion and tomato.

8. 8

   Step 8

   In the same pan, pour the remaining oil and stir-fry the onion with the garlic for 5 minutes until translucent.

9. 9

   Step 9

   Next, add the chopped tomato and add salt and pepper to taste. You can add a bay leaf for better taste.

10. 10

    Step 10

    Once boiling, lower the heat and cook for 5 more minutes.

11. 11

    Step 11

    Add the meatballs in the pan so they soak in the sauce.

12. 12

    Step 12

    After 5 minutes or until getting the desired thickness, remove and serve on top of the hot pasta.

Diet and Allergen Guide

Meal Prep and Storage

Make it easier to prep ahead

Pasta with Turkey Meatballs in Tomato Sauce can usually be portioned into airtight containers and refrigerated for 2 to 4 days depending on the ingredients used.