Turkey Meatball Spaghetti with Roast Veg Sauce
By OcadoLife
Published on 08 June 2022
Make this pasta dish with a turkey twist your go-to healthier take on a classic family favourite.Time and servings
1 hrTotal time
4Servings
15 minsPrep time
45 minsCooking time
Ingredients
- 900 g of vine tomatoes, each cut into 8 pieces
- 2 red peppers, cut into even-sized chunks
- 1 courgette, cut into even-sized chunks
- 1 red onion, cut into even-sized chunks
- 1 large garlic clove, finely grated
- 31 g of pack basil, finely chopped
- 1 handful of parmesan, grated
- 1 tbsp of dried mixed herbs
- 3 tbsp of olive oil
- 500 g of spaghetti
- 500 g of turkey mince
- 60 g of fresh breadcrumbs
Method
Step 1
Preheat oven to 200°C/180°C fan/gas mark 6 and line a large roasting tin with baking paper.Step 2
To make the sauce, put the veg and mixed herbs in the tin, drizzle with the olive oil, season generously and toss to coat. Roast for 35 mins, mixing well halfway through the cooking time.Step 3
Put a large pan of salted water on to boil for the pasta.Step 4
Place the mince, garlic, basil and breadcrumbs in a bowl and season with a generous pinch of salt and pepper.Step 5
Mix well using your hands, then divide into 20 meatballs, each roughly the size of a ping-pong ball.Step 6
Heat the oil in a frying pan over a medium heat, add the meatballs and cook for around 4 minutes, turn, then cook for another 4 minutes – this creates a lovely golden crust.Step 7
Remove the veg from the oven and transfer to a saucepan. Blitz with a stick blender until smooth. Check the seasoning.Step 8
Drain the pasta and add to the roast veg sauce. Stir well to coat the pasta, add the meatballs and serve with grated parmesan, if you like.