INGREDIENTS
- 4 large courgettes, trimmed
- Olive oil, for frying
- Grated Parmesan cheese, to serve (optional)
FOR THE MEATBALLS
- 500g lean turkey mince
- 1 small onion, peeled and very finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, peeled and very finely chopped
- 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 egg, beaten
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
FOR THE TOMATO SAUCE
- Olive oil, for frying
- 1 onion, peeled and diced
- 2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
- 1 tbsp tomato purée
- 2 x 400g tins chopped tomatoes
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp balsamic vinegar
INSTRUCTIONS
- Using a spiralizer, julienne peeler or mandolin, turn the 4 courgettes into spaghetti. Put to one side until ready to cook.
- Put the turkey mince into a mixing bowl with the chopped onion, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, beaten egg and a good pinch of salt and pepper. Mix everything together until thoroughly combined.
- With wet hands, roll the mixture into 20 meatballs and put them on to a plate. Cover with cling film and chill in the fridge for 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, make the tomato sauce. Place a large frying pan over a medium heat and add a dash of olive oil. Once hot, add the onion and sauté for 5–6 minutes until soft, then add the garlic and cook for a further minute.
- Stir in the tomato purée and continue to cook for 2 minutes, then add the chopped tomatoes, oregano, balsamic vinegar and a good pinch of salt and pepper. Stir everything together and leave to simmer for 10 minutes, until slightly thickened.
- To cook the meatballs, place a frying pan over a medium heat and add a dash of oil. Once hot, brown the meatballs in batches, turning frequently so they colour on all sides. Transfer to the pan with the tomato sauce to cook for a further 10 minutes until cooked through, turning from time to time. (If the sauce becomes too thick, add 50–100ml of water.)
- Add an extra teaspoon of oil to the frying pan the meatballs were browned in and gently sauté the courgette spaghetti over a medium heat, tossing occasionally, for 3–5 minutes, until soft but with a slight bite.
- Divide the courgette spaghetti between serving bowls and top with the meatballs. Sprinkle with Parmesan, if using.