Best Healthy Turkey Meatballs with Red Pepper Pasta Sauce

My Best Healthy Turkey Meatballs with Red Pepper Pasta Sauce is a delicious and easy to make dinner idea. Full of protein and fibre, this is a healthy meal the whole family will enjoy!

Most of us like meatballs.  I do.  Not just because they are delicious and loved by kids and adults alike, which means they make a great family meal.  But also because you can make a big batch that will last for a few days.  This is handy as most of us don’t have time to cook from scratch every day.

And it really is so good to be able to enjoy food made from scratch every day, isn’t it? (Especially if it’s healthy too.  This recipe is!)

Well, with my Best Healthy Turkey Meatballs with Red Pepper Pasta Sauce you can!

Why is this turkey meatballs recipe super healthy?

Mainly because it’s very low in fat (I used lean turkey mince).  It’s also full of veggie goodness – the sauce contains 3 red peppers!  This recipe is brimming with protein and fibre!

In addition, the sauce is dairy free so there is no trace of either cream or butter. (Yet it has a lovely rich and creamy consistency).

Easy best turkey meatballs with red pepper pasta sauce

This healthy turkey meatballs recipe is also very quick!  You can make the meatballs as well as the sauce (most of it) while the peppers are roasting.  Once the peppers are done all you need to do is add them to the sauce, puree, and pour over the meatballs.

The roasted red pepper tomato sauce takes less than 15 minutes to make.  The sweet roasted peppers and tomatoes make a delicious pairing, so the sauce is simple, made with only a handful of ingredients.

I used a blender to quickly whizz up the meatball mixture.  This is much easier and quicker to do than using a spoon to combine all the ingredients.  Plus the meatballs will have a fluffier consistency.

This recipe for turkey meatballs with sweet pepper sauce can be enjoyed with your favourite pasta.  Or you could make a meatballs sub! This, according to my son is the absolute best way of eating these meatballs.  Enjoy!

If you want to make a large batch simply double the ingredients. The proportions I used will feed a family of 4 hungry people.

More turkey meatball recipes

I’ve got a few other turkey meatballs recipes you might like.  Check out these Asian inspired Turkey Meatballs with Red Rice. You might also enjoy this low carb Turkey Meatballs with Butternut Squash Spaghetti recipe.  Try also this turkey Christmas Stuffing Balls recipe.  Made using cranberries and chestnuts, they make a great festive season dish!

You may also enjoy these Healthy Chicken Meatballs with Sun Dried Tomato Pesto.

If you make this recipe don’t forget to let me know how it turned out! Your comments are important to me! Thanks!

Print

Best Healthy Turkey Meatballs with Red Pepper Pasta Sauce

Prep Time

15 mins

Cook Time

25 mins

Total Time

40 mins

 

Best Healthy Turkey Meatballs with Red Pepper Pasta Sauce is a delicious and easy to make weeknight dinner idea - full of protein and fibre, it's also dairy and gluten free!

Course: Dinner, Easy Meal

Cuisine: International

Keyword: meatballs, red pepper sauce, turkey

Servings: 4 -5 servings

Author: Everyday Healthy Recipes

Ingredients

• 500 g turkey mince
• 3 tablespoons fresh basil finely chopped
• 1 garlic clove finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons tomato puree
• 1/2 roll/bun regular or gluten free
• 2 tablespoons milk or water
• 3 red bell peppers cut in half, seeds removed
• 1 onion chopped
• 1/2 celery stick chopped
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 medium/large tomatoes chopped
• 3 tablespoons white wine
• 5 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375 F/ 190 C/ gas mark 5.  Place the pepper halves on a baking tray and roast for about 20-25 minutes.  Remove from the oven, let cool a little and remove as much of the skin as possible.  Chop the peppers roughly and set aside. 

2. While the peppers are roasting make the sauce.  In a saucepan heat up 2 tablespoons of the oil, add the bay leaf, onion, half of the chopped garlic, celery, stir and cook for 2 minutes.  Add the wine, tomato and tomato puree, season to taste and cook for another 2 minutes.  Cover and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.  Remove from the heat, discard the bay leaf, add the peppers and puree. 

3. To make the meatballs, tear the bun roughly into small pieces, combine with the milk/water and stir.  Combine this mixture with the turkey, basil, half of the chopped garlic and 1 tablespoon of the tomato puree.  Season and whizz the mixture in a blender until it becomes sticky and all the ingredients have been mixed in well (this will take seconds). 

4. Form little balls, heat up 2-3 tablespoons of oil and fry the meatballs over a medium heat for about 6-7 minutes, or until cooked through, turning often. 

5. Add the meatballs into the sauce, stir and serve with your favourite pasta or quinoa. 

Recipe Notes

To save time prepare the meatballs and start making the sauce while the peppers are in the oven.

Pin Best Healthy Turkey Meatballs with Red Pepper Pasta Sauce!

MORE EASY, HEALTHY MEAL IDEAS

Here you will find all my easy meal recipe ideas in one place.  Or you can browse the different categories: chicken, turkey, fish and vegetarian/vegan.  There’ll be something for everyone!

KEEP IN TOUCH!

If you like this blog you can follow me on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for recipe updates. Or you could subscribe to this blog and receive all my latest recipes right into your mailbox!

RECIPE LINK PARTIES

I am bringing Best Healthy Turkey Meatballs with Red Pepper Pasta Sauce  to Cook Once Eat Twice hosted by Searching for Spice. I’ve also entered this recipe in #SaucySaturdays hosted by La Petit Chef, Mid-Life Croissant, Take Two Tapas, and The Flavor Bender.