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Courgetti with Turkey Meatballs

Courgette Spaghetti is a great healthy alternative to regular spaghetti in this tasty evening meal.

You will need
  • 200g Turkey mince
  • 1 Egg
  • 2 Slices stale bread, torn into breadcrumbs
  • 1 Clove of garlic, crushed
  • A pinch of salt and pepper
  • Small bunch of parsley, chopped (optional)
  • 1 Courgette, sliced into strips with a vegetable peeler
  • 1 Teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 Tin chopped tomatoes
  • 1 Onion, diced

MOTD Kickabout Dish Up - Courgetti with Turkey Meatballs

  • Turkey is a source of lean protein

  • Courgettes are high in fibre and very low in calories

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 220C.

Step 2

In a mixing bowl, combine the turkey mince, 1 egg, a pinch of salt and pepper, breadcrumbs, parsley and garlic.

Step 3

Roll the mixture into equally sized balls and place on a baking tray.

Step 4

Bake for 20 minutes or until cooked all the way through.

Step 5

In the meantime, put the olive oil into a frying pan and gently heat.

Step 6

Fry the onion until soft and add the courgette strips.

Step 7

Fry for 2-3 minutes, then add the chopped tomatoes and a pinch of salt and pepper.

Step 8

Simmer on a medium heat for 15 minutes.

Step 9

Stir in the meatballs and serve all together.

Top Tip

You can swap the tomato sauce for red pesto if you want to keep it simple.