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Turkey, Spinach & Mozzarella Meatballs

Turkey, Spinach & Mozzarella Meatballs
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.
Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Total Time 50 mins
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Difficulty: easy
Servings: 4
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
  • 500g turkey mince
  • 75g baby spinach, finely chopped
  • 40g breadcrumbs
  • 1 egg
  • 1 garlic clove, crushed
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • Salt and black pepper
    • Sauce
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small onion, finely diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 400g chopped tomatoes
  • 200g passata
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 125g mozzarella, torn
Instructions
  1. 1
    Heat the oven to 200°C/180°C fan. Mix the turkey, spinach, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic and oregano with seasoning. Shape into 16 meatballs.
  2. 2
    Heat the oil in an ovenproof frying pan and brown the meatballs all over, then transfer to a plate.
  3. 3
    Cook the onion for 4 minutes, add the garlic, then stir in the tomatoes, passata and basil. Simmer for 5 minutes.
  4. 4
    Return the meatballs to the sauce and simmer for 8 minutes.
  5. 5
    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.

Keywords: turkey spinach mozzarella meatballs, turkey meatballs, healthy meatballs, family dinner
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