Turkey Meatball & Tomato Sauce Batch

Ingredients

• 750g turkey mince
• 1 egg
• ½ cup wholemeal breadcrumbs
• 3 garlic cloves
• 3 tbsp parsley
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 800g chopped tomatoes
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 tsp oregano
• Salt & pepper

Method

1. 1

   Mix turkey, egg, breadcrumbs, 1 garlic clove, parsley and seasoning; roll ~20 balls.

2. 2

   Brown in olive oil; set aside.

3. 3

   Soften the onion and remaining garlic; add tomatoes and oregano, simmer 10 minutes.

4. 4

   Return the meatballs; simmer 15 minutes until cooked through.

5. 5

   Portion with sauce into shallow containers; cool fast; refrigerate within 2 hours.

Swaps & variations

• Chicken or lean beef mince
• Serve over wholemeal pasta (cooked fresh), rice or greens
• Grate courgette into the mix

Storing & freezing

Fridge 3–4 days; freezes 3 months in sauce. Keep pasta/grains separate and cook or cool-and-reheat them properly.