Turkey Meatballs in Tomato Sauce

• Ground turkey(500 g)
• Breadcrumbs(60 g)
• Parmesan(80 g)
• Eggs(1)
• Garlic(6 cloves)
• Fresh parsley(4 tbsp)
• Salt(1 tsp)
• Black pepper(½ tsp)
• Olive oil(2 tbsp)
• Onion(1)
• Tomato paste(2 tbsp)
• Canned tomatoes(800 g)
• Oregano(1 tsp)
• Palm Sugar(1 tsp)
• Spaghetti(300 g)

Method

1. 1

   Finely chop {Onion}, mince both lots of {Garlic}, and finely chop the {Fresh parsley}.

   ~5 min

2. 2

   In a bowl, mix {Ground turkey}, {Breadcrumbs}, {Parmesan}, {Eggs}, half the {Garlic}, half the {Fresh parsley}, {Salt}, and {Black pepper}. Form into 16 small meatballs.

   ~10 min

3. 3

   Heat {Olive oil} in a large deep pan over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook until lightly golden on several sides, about 6 minutes. Transfer to a plate.

   ~6 min

4. 4

   In the same pan, cook {Onion} for 4 minutes until softened. Stir in the remaining {Garlic}, {Tomato paste}, {Oregano}, and {Palm Sugar} for 1 minute. Add {Canned tomatoes} and bring to a gentle simmer.

   ~5 min

5. 5

   Return the meatballs to the sauce. Cover and simmer for 12 minutes, stirring once or twice, until the meatballs are cooked through and the sauce is thickened.

   ~12 min

6. 6

   Meanwhile, boil the {Spaghetti} in salted water according to the pack instructions until al dente. Reserve a mug of pasta water, then drain.

   ~10 min

7. 7

   Add the drained spaghetti to the pan and toss with the sauce, loosening with a splash of reserved pasta water if needed. Serve topped with the remaining {Parmesan} and remaining {Fresh parsley}.

   ~2 min