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Turkey meatballs gently simmered in a simple tomato sauce.
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Turkey meatballs in tomato sauce
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Turkey meatballs gently simmered in a simple tomato sauce.
20 min prep · 25 min cook · Serves 4 · Main
Recipe by Other People's Recipes · Published · Updated
The method
- 1Mix turkey, egg, breadcrumbs and seasoning. Shape into 20 small meatballs.
- 2Warm oil in a wide pan and brown meatballs, turning gently. Add onion and soften for 5 minutes.
- 3Add passata and oregano. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Cook rice separately following the packet.
- 4Check the thickest pieces of every meat or fish ingredient reach 75°C for at least 30 seconds with a clean food thermometer. Continue cooking if needed; time and colour alone are not reliable.
- 5Serve the hot meatballs and sauce over freshly cooked rice.
Cook's notes & swaps
A little help from the OPR kitchen
These are optional pointers for making the recipe your own while keeping the spirit of the original.
Make it your own
Taste before serving and adjust the seasoning a little at a time. Check ingredient labels for allergens and dietary suitability.
A note from the OPR kitchen
An OPR editorial recipe for everyday home cooking. Timings are a guide and depend on your equipment; follow the method and check food is fully cooked. This recipe has not been independently kitchen-tested.
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