Turkey Pesto and Garlic Meatballs

Name: Turkey Pesto and Garlic Meatballs
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6 porsi
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: 2 pounds lean ground turkey mince (or beef, pork or chicken); 1 cup breadcrumbs (or almond meal for lower carb); 1 large egg; 4 tablespoons traditional basil pesto; 1/4 cup chopped parsley; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 4 cloves garlic (crushed or minced); 2 teaspoons paprika (sweet or smokey); 1 pinch red chilli flakes (optional but gives a nice kick); 2 teaspoons salt (to season); 17 ounces pasta sauce of choice (or crushed tomatoes); 15 ounces condensed tomato soup (or Passata / Tomato Sauce for U.S readers); 2 teaspoons salt (and pepper to taste); 1 handful fresh chopped parsley and grated parmesan (to serve)

Turkey Meatballs with Pesto and garlic are seared and simmered in a rich and delicious tomato sauce. Serve over pasta for an easy dinner!

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Ingredients

6 servings

2 pounds lean ground turkey mince (or beef, pork or chicken)
1 cup breadcrumbs (or almond meal for lower carb)
1 large egg
4 tablespoons traditional basil pesto
1/4 cup chopped parsley
2 tablespoons tomato paste
4 cloves garlic (crushed or minced)
2 teaspoons paprika (sweet or smokey)
1 pinch red chilli flakes (optional but gives a nice kick)
2 teaspoons salt (to season)
17 ounces pasta sauce of choice (or crushed tomatoes)
15 ounces condensed tomato soup (or Passata / Tomato Sauce for U.S readers)
2 teaspoons salt (and pepper to taste)
1 handful fresh chopped parsley and grated parmesan (to serve)

Steps

Combine all meatball ingredients in a large sized bowl. Shape into meatballs (I made 18 meatballs about 2-inches in diameter).
Spray a nonstick pan with cooking oil spray or grease with a drizzle of olive oil and pan fry meatballs until underside is golden. Turn them and cook until browned on both sides.
Pour in tomato sauce (or crushed tomatoes) and the tomato soup (or passata/sauce). Season with salt and fresh cracked pepper. Simmer on low heat for 10 - 15 minutes or until meatballs are cooked through.
Garnish with parsley and parmesan cheese, and serve over spaghetti or quinoa or rice!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Macronutrients

Calories42621% DV

*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet

💰 Cost Estimate

Total Ingredients Rp 31.900

Per Serving Rp 5.317/serving

🏠 Save ~Rp 63.800 compared to buying!

📋 Price Breakdown (29% ingredients detected)

Ingredient	Amount	Unit Price	Subtotal
lean ground turkey mince	2 pounds	-	-
breadcrumbs	1 cup	-	-
egg	1 large	-	-
traditional basil pesto	4 tablespoons	-	-
chopped parsley	0.25 cup	-	-
tomato paste	2 tablespoons	Rp 12.000/kg	Rp 2.400
garlic	4 cloves	-	-
paprika	2 teaspoons	Rp 40.000/kg	Rp 8.000
pinch red chilli flakes	1	-	-
salt	2 teaspoons	-	-
pasta sauce of choice	17 ounces	-	-
condensed tomato soup	15 ounces	Rp 12.000/kg	Rp 18.000
salt	2 teaspoons	-	-
handful fresh chopped parsley and grated parmesan	1	Rp 35.000/kg	Rp 3.500