Turkey Meatballs in Tomato Sauce with Wholemeal Pasta
by · Medium
Omnivore
High protein
Source of fibre
Low sugars
Low salt
Contains gluten, eggs, and milk. Check the ingredients if you cook for someone with allergies.
Tender meatballs from home-minced turkey breast, simmered in a basil tomato sauce over wholemeal pasta with parmesan. Sunday-sauce comfort with a weekday protein profile.
20 minPrep
30 minCook
50 minTotal
3Serves
Turkey Meatballs in Tomato Sauce with Wholemeal Pasta
by · Medium
Omnivore
High protein
Source of fibre
Low sugars
Low salt
Contains gluten, eggs, and milk. Check the ingredients if you cook for someone with allergies.
Tender meatballs from home-minced turkey breast, simmered in a basil tomato sauce over wholemeal pasta with parmesan. Sunday-sauce comfort with a weekday protein profile.
20 minPrep
30 minCook
50 minTotal
3Serves
Nutrition
Per serving · 0.5 kg
651kcal2741 kJ
Protein60.7 g121%
Carbohydrate75.2 g29%
Net carbs †60.8 g
Sugars9.7 g11%
Fibre14.4 g
Fat14.8 g21%
Saturates4.05 g20%
Salt †0.69 g12%
Calculated from 100% of ingredients. Some values are estimated or unavailable — marked below.
Estimated (partial coverage)
Low coverage
†Calculated
—No data
Amount · % of EU reference intake (RI) for an average adult (8,400 kJ / 2,000 kcal). Sources: Max Rubner-Institut (2025): Bundeslebensmittelschlüssel (BLS), Version 4.0 - Deutsche Nährstoffdatenbank. Karlsruhe. DOI: 10.25826/Data20251217-134202-0; U.S. Department of Agriculture, FoodData Central, SR Legacy. Food classification: FoodEx2 classification system by EFSA. For general reference only — not medical or dietary advice.
Before you start
You'll need
Cutting board
Food processor
Large pot
Santoku knife
Sauté pan
Ingredients
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Instructions
1
Cube the turkey breast on a cutting board with a santoku knife and pulse it in a food processor to a coarse mince. Knead with the egg, salt and black pepper and roll into walnut-sized meatballs.
2
Brown the meatballs in the olive oil in a sauté pan over medium-high heat, about 5 minutes, and set aside. Soften the diced onion and garlic in the same pan, stir in the tomato paste, then the chopped tomatoes, and simmer 10 minutes.
3
Return the meatballs to the sauce and simmer gently for 10 more minutes. Meanwhile cook the wholemeal pasta al dente in a large pot of salted water.
4
Serve the meatballs and sauce over the pasta, shower with grated parmesan and torn basil.
Before you start
You'll need
Cutting board
Food processor
Large pot
Santoku knife
Sauté pan
Ingredients
Quantities scale automatically · metric units (change in profile)
Instructions
1
Cube the turkey breast on a cutting board with a santoku knife and pulse it in a food processor to a coarse mince. Knead with the egg, salt and black pepper and roll into walnut-sized meatballs.
2
Brown the meatballs in the olive oil in a sauté pan over medium-high heat, about 5 minutes, and set aside. Soften the diced onion and garlic in the same pan, stir in the tomato paste, then the chopped tomatoes, and simmer 10 minutes.
3
Return the meatballs to the sauce and simmer gently for 10 more minutes. Meanwhile cook the wholemeal pasta al dente in a large pot of salted water.
4
Serve the meatballs and sauce over the pasta, shower with grated parmesan and torn basil.
Nutrition
Per serving · 0.5 kg
651kcal2741 kJ
Protein60.7 g121%
Carbohydrate75.2 g29%
Net carbs †60.8 g
Sugars9.7 g11%
Fibre14.4 g
Fat14.8 g21%
Saturates4.05 g20%
Salt †0.69 g12%
Calculated from 100% of ingredients. Some values are estimated or unavailable — marked below.
Estimated (partial coverage)
Low coverage
†Calculated
—No data
Amount · % of EU reference intake (RI) for an average adult (8,400 kJ / 2,000 kcal). Sources: Max Rubner-Institut (2025): Bundeslebensmittelschlüssel (BLS), Version 4.0 - Deutsche Nährstoffdatenbank. Karlsruhe. DOI: 10.25826/Data20251217-134202-0; U.S. Department of Agriculture, FoodData Central, SR Legacy. Food classification: FoodEx2 classification system by EFSA. For general reference only — not medical or dietary advice.