Ingredients
2lbslean ground turkey,(1 kg), or beef, pork or chicken, minced
1cupbreadcrumbs,or almond meal for lower carb
1large egg
4tbsptraditional basil pesto
¼cupparsley,chopped
2tbsptomato paste
4clovesgarlic,crushed or minced
2tsppaprika,sweet or smokey
¼tspred chilli flakes,optional, for a nice kick
2tspsalt,to season
17ozpasta sauce of choice,or crushed tomatoes
15ozcondensed tomato soup,or passata / tomato sauce
salt and pepper,to taste
fresh chopped parsley,to serve
grated parmesan,to serve
Preparation
Combine all meatball ingredients in a large-sized bowl. Shape into meatballs.
Spray a nonstick pan with cooking oil spray or grease with a drizzle of olive oil and pan-fry meatballs until the underside is golden. Turn them and cook until browned on both sides.
Pour in tomato sauce (or crushed tomatoes) and the tomato soup (or passata/sauce). Season with salt and fresh cracked pepper.
Simmer on low heat for 10 to 15 minutes or until meatballs are cooked through.
Garnish with parsley and parmesan cheese, and serve over spaghetti or quinoa, or rice.
