Turkey Meatballs in Marinara

60 min · Easy · Serves 4

410 kcal per serving · 28g protein

Lean turkey meatballs baked golden and simmered in rich marinara sauce with roasted courgette and peppers.

Ingredients

• 500 g Turkey mince
• 40 g Breadcrumbs
• Large egg × 1
• 30 g Parmesan cheese
• Garlic cloves × 2
• 1 tsp Dried oregano
• 500 ml Marinara sauce
• Courgette × 2
• Bell pepper × 2
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 8 g Smoked paprika
• 20 g Fresh basil
• 8 g Salt
• 4 g Black pepper

Method

1. Preheat the oven

   

   Preheat the oven to 200°C.

2. Combine the turkey mince

   

   In a large bowl, combine the turkey mince, breadcrumbs, egg, Parmesan, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper, mixing just until everything comes together.

3. Roll the meatballs

   Roll the mixture into small meatballs — about 5 per person.

4. Place the meatballs on one

   Place the meatballs on one lined baking tray.

5. Toss the diced courgette

   Toss the diced courgette and peppers with the olive oil and smoked paprika on a second tray.

6. Bake both

   

   Bake both for 20 minutes until the meatballs are cooked through — no pink in the middle.

7. Simmer in Sauce

   

   Warm the marinara sauce in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the baked meatballs and simmer for 5 minutes — keep it at a gentle bubble, not a rolling boil.

8. Divide meatballs and sauce among

   Divide meatballs and sauce among containers.

9. Add roasted vegetables alongside

   

   Add roasted vegetables alongside. Garnish with fresh basil.

10. Stores refrigerated for up

    Stores refrigerated for up to 4 days.