Turkey Meatballs with Tomato Sauce

(Thanks to Kek for this recipe!)

Makes 6 servings

1 ½ pounds turkey or chicken mince
2 egg whites
½ cup dry breadcrumbs
¼ cup water
1 small onion, finely chopped
1-2 tsp crushed garlic
¼ cup chopped continental parsley
¼ cup chopped fresh basil leaves
Ground black pepper

In a large bowl, combine all ingredients and mix thoroughly. Shape into 3-4 cm diameter meatballs and arrange on a baking tray. Place under a preheated griller and cook for 10-1 minutes, turning occasionally until they are browned on all sides.

Heat pre-prepared sauce in a large saucepan. Stir in some extra chopped basil and parsley and add the cooked meatballs.

This can be served with or without pasta – either way, have a large leafy salad as well.

Tomato sauce

1 tbs olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
2 tsp garlic
1 small red chilli, chopped (optional)
1 can crushed tomatoes
1 sachet tomato paste
6 sundried tomato halves, finely chopped – NOT the ones in jars of oil, look for the dry ones sealed in plastic packs
2 tbs chopped basil
2 cups water
Black pepper

Heat the oil in a non-stick pan, sauté onion, garlic and chilli till onion is soft. Add remaining ingredients and stir until sauce boils. Turn heat to low, cover and simmer for about 30 minutes.