Turkey Meatballs with Tomato Sauce and Zucchini Noodles

Name: Turkey Meatballs with Tomato Sauce and Zucchini Noodles
Ingredients: 500g ground turkey (lean or standard); 1 small onion, finely chopped; 1 clove garlic, minced (optional); 1 teaspoon dried oregano (or your favourite herb mix); 1/2 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste); 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1 egg, lightly beaten; 50g (1/2 cup) breadcrumbs (whole wheat or regular) or 2 tablespoons almond flour (low-carb option); 1 tablespoon olive oil (for frying or brushing); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 clove garlic, minced; 400g can crushed tomatoes (or passata); 1 teaspoon dried basil or mixed Italian herbs; Pinch of sugar or drizzle of honey (optional, to balance acidity); 2 large zucchini, spiralised into noodles; Pinch of salt; Grated Parmesan cheese or mozzarella for topping; Fresh basil leaves for garnish; Chilli flakes if you like a hint of spice; Extra vegetables such as diced bell peppers or mushrooms in the sauce

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Turkey Meatballs with Tomato Sauce and Zucchini Noodles These Turkey Meatballs with Tomato Sauce and Zucchini Noodles make for a lighter, veggie-packed spin on

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Ingredients

500g ground turkey (lean or standard)
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced (optional)
1 teaspoon dried oregano (or your favourite herb mix)
1/2 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 egg, lightly beaten
50g (1/2 cup) breadcrumbs (whole wheat or regular) or 2 tablespoons almond flour (low-carb option)
1 tablespoon olive oil (for frying or brushing)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
400g can crushed tomatoes (or passata)
1 teaspoon dried basil or mixed Italian herbs
Pinch of sugar or drizzle of honey (optional, to balance acidity)
2 large zucchini, spiralised into noodles
Pinch of salt
Grated Parmesan cheese or mozzarella for topping
Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Chilli flakes if you like a hint of spice
Extra vegetables such as diced bell peppers or mushrooms in the sauce