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Turkey & Chorizo Meatballs

Turkey & Chorizo Meatballs are infused with red chilli, chorizo and cheddar in a tangy tomato sauce and perfect served with spaghetti.

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 4 - 5
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian , Spanish

Ingredients

Meatballs
  • For meatballs:
  • 500 g Turkey mince
  • 50 g chorizo finely chopped
  • 50 g grated cheddar
  • 40 g fresh white breadcrumbs
  • 3 tbsp freshly chopped parsley
  • 1 red chilli deseeded & finely chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves crushed
  • 1 egg lightly beaten
  • freshly ground pepper
  • 1 tbsp light olive oil
  • 1 knob of butter
Tomato Sauce
  • 680 g Jar of passata
  • 1 onion grated or blitzed in herb chopper
  • 2 garlic cloves crushed
  • 3 celery sticks finely diced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • Freshly ground salt & pepper
Spaghetti
  • 300 - 375 g Spaghetti
Garnish
  • freshly chopped parsley
  • 2 - 3 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

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  1. Mix the meatball ingredients together (bar the oil and butter) thoroughly with your hands and shape into balls (I made 24).
  2. Chill for 30 minutes.
  3. Heat the oil and butter in a pan and fry the meatballs to seal all over.
  4. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
  5. In the same pan heat up the remaining oil and gently fry the onion, garlic and celery for 8 minutes without colouring.
  6. Add passata, sugar, lemon juice, salt and pepper.
  7. Cook the spaghetti according to instructions.
  8. Return meatballs to the pan and simmer for 10 minutes until cooked.
  9. Serve on a bed of spaghetti with a sprinkling of parsley and grated parmesan cheese.