Tender turkey meatballs packed with spinach and finished with melting mozzarella in a rich tomato sauce. A lighter family dinner that still feels properly comforting.
Turkey, Spinach & Mozzarella Meatballs
Description
Tender turkey meatballs packed with spinach and finished with melting mozzarella in a rich tomato sauce. A lighter family dinner that still feels properly comforting.
Ingredients
Meatballs
Sauce
Instructions
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Heat the oven to 200°C/180°C fan. Mix the turkey, spinach, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic and oregano with seasoning. Shape into 16 meatballs.
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Heat the oil in an ovenproof frying pan and brown the meatballs all over, then transfer to a plate.
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Cook the onion for 4 minutes, add the garlic, then stir in the tomatoes, passata and basil. Simmer for 5 minutes.
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Return the meatballs to the sauce and simmer for 8 minutes.
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Scatter over the mozzarella and bake for 10 minutes until the meatballs are cooked through and the cheese is bubbling.
Note
Great with: spaghetti, crusty bread, rice or a green salad.
Wet your hands lightly before shaping the meatballs to stop the mixture sticking.
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