Courgetti & Meatballs

Ingredients

• For the meatballs:
• 400g turkey or chicken mince
• 30g Parmesan cheese, finely grated
• 1 egg
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tsp dried Italian herbs
• Salt and pepper to taste
• For the courgetti:
• 4 medium courgettes, spiralised
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• For the sauce:
• 400g tin chopped tomatoes
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp tomato purée
• 1 tsp dried basil
• Fresh basil for garnish

Method

1. 1Preheat oven to 200°C/180°C fan/Gas 6.
2. 2Mix all meatball ingredients in a bowl. Form into 16 small meatballs.
3. 3Place on a lined baking tray and bake for 15-18 minutes until cooked through.
4. 4Meanwhile, make the sauce: simmer chopped tomatoes, garlic, tomato purée, and dried basil for 10 minutes.
5. 5Add cooked meatballs to the sauce and simmer for 5 minutes.
6. 6Heat olive oil in a large pan. Add courgetti and toss for 1-2 minutes until just warmed through (don't overcook or it becomes watery).
7. 7Serve courgetti topped with meatballs and sauce. Garnish with fresh basil and extra Parmesan.