Light and tender turkey meatballs simmered in a rich homemade marinara. Serve with wholemeal spaghetti or courgetti for a slimming-friendly Italian classic.
Mix turkey, egg, breadcrumbs, half the garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Form into 20 meatballs.
Brown meatballs in oil 5 min. Set aside.
Soften onion and remaining garlic 3 min. Add tomatoes and sugar. Simmer 10 min.
Add meatballs to sauce, simmer 15 min.
Scatter basil and serve.
Tip: Turkey mince has around 7g of fat per 100g compared to 20g in regular beef mince, making it ideal for lighter meatballs.
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