Turkey Meatballs with Spaghetti
Tender turkey meatballs simmer in a simple tomato and oregano sauce, ready to twirl with gluten-free spaghetti.
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Ingredients
- 340 g ground turkey
- 170 g gluten-free spaghetti
- 1 carrot, finely grated
- 1 zucchini, finely grated and squeezed dry
- ½ yellow onion, finely grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 400 g tomato passata, plain, with no added seasonings
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp fine salt
Method
- Mix turkey, grated vegetables, onion, garlic, oregano, and half the salt.
- Shape small meatballs and brown in olive oil, turning until golden.6 min timer
- Stir in passata and remaining salt; simmer until meatballs are cooked through.12 min timer
- Boil spaghetti until tender, then drain well.9 min timer
- Toss spaghetti with the tomato sauce and meatballs; serve hot.
Why it works
- Celiac disease: Gluten-free spaghetti and plain passata keep wheat and hidden gluten out of this meal.
- Soy allergy: Ground turkey, vegetables and plain passata make this without soy or soy sauce.
- Wheat allergy: Gluten-free spaghetti replaces wheat pasta, with no flour or breadcrumbs in the meatballs.
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