Turkey Meatballs with Red Pepper Pasta

Name: Turkey Meatballs with Red Pepper Pasta
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: International
Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 onion, chopped; 2 red peppers, roughly chopped; 1 clove garlic, crushed; 1 tbsp tomato puree; 400g can chopped tomatoes; salt and pepper to taste; 500g pack British turkey mince; 1 small onion, very finely chopped; 1 tsp dried oregano; salt and pepper to taste; 1 thick slice white bread, made into breadcrumbs; Olive oil; 500g spaghetti; grated Parmesan cheese, to serve (optional)

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Cook: 45 mins

Main Course

Ingredients

1 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, chopped
2 red peppers, roughly chopped
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 tbsp tomato puree
400g can chopped tomatoes
salt and pepper to taste
500g pack British turkey mince
1 small onion, very finely chopped
1 tsp dried oregano
salt and pepper to taste
1 thick slice white bread, made into breadcrumbs
Olive oil
500g spaghetti
grated Parmesan cheese, to serve (optional)

Accompaniment

Method

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1. First make the sauce - heat the oil in a large frying pan and fry the onion and red peppers for about 5 minutes, until starting to soften. Add the garlic and fry for another minutes, then stir in the tomato puree, chopped tomatoes and seasoning.

2. Cook on a gentle heat, uncovered, for about 15 minutes, until the sauce is thick. Remove from heat and blend for a smooth sauce or leave chunky. Check seasoning then set aside.

3. For the meatballs: combine the turkey mince, onion, oregano and seasoning and mix well with your hands. Tip in enough breadcrumbs to allow the mixture to bind (you may not need all of them). With damp hands, roll the mixture into little balls until it is all used up.

4. Heat about 2 tbsps of olive oil in a frying pan and fry the meatballs in two batches for about 15 minutes, until cooked, turning frequently to brown them all over.

5. Re-heat the red pepper sauce in a saucepan and add the meatballs to heat through thoroughly. Meanwhile, cook the spaghetti accordinging to the packet instructions. Drain the spaghetti and divide between four bowls. Spoon the sauce and meatballs on top and serve topped with a little grated Parmesan, if you like.