Turkey spinach meatballs

Name: Turkey spinach meatballs
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 600 g lean ground turkey; 3 cups chopped spinach; 1 large egg; 2 cups tomato sauce; 1 tbsp olive oil; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tsp dried basil; 2 tbsp grated Parmesan; Fine salt and black pepper, to taste

A clear, nourishing family meal built around everyday ingredients, a practical method, and useful doneness cues.

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20 minPrep

20 minCook

40 minTotal

4Serves

Serves 4

Ingredients

600 g lean ground turkey
3 cups chopped spinach
1 large egg
2 cups tomato sauce
1 tbsp olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp dried basil
2 tbsp grated Parmesan
Fine salt and black pepper, to taste

5 steps

Method

Heat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly oil the baking dish or pan.
Prepare the main ingredients as listed and combine them in a large bowl.
Fold in the seasonings — 2 garlic cloves, minced, 1 tsp dried basil, 2 tbsp grated Parmesan — without overworking the mixture.
Portion into the dish and bake for about 20 minutes, until the centre is set.
Rest for 5 minutes before serving, then adjust the seasoning to taste.