Turkey meatballs in tomato & fennel sauce

• turkey mince↗400g g
• fresh white breadcrumbs↗25g g
• garlic cloves↗2 2

  crushed

• olive oil↗2 tbsp tbsp
• onion↗1 1

  chopped

• carrot↗1 1

  diced

• fennel seeds1 tsp tsp
• can chopped tomatoes400g g
• tomato purée↗1 tbsp tbsp
• spaghetti↗400g g

  cooked, to serve

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Put the mince in a mixing bowl with the breadcrumbs and half the garlic. Season and mix well to combine. Using your hands, shape the mixture into 12 balls, then chill for 10 mins.

2. 2

   Meanwhile, heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan. Add the onion, carrot and remaining garlic. Cook for 5-6 mins until softened. Add the fennel seeds and cook for a few secs. Tip in the tomatoes with half a can of water, then stir in the tomato purée. Season and simmer for 15 mins until thickened. Using an electric hand blender, whizz until roughly smooth.

3. 3

   Meanwhile, heat the remaining oil in a non-stick frying pan and fry the meatballs for 8-10 mins until cooked through. Transfer to the sauce and simmer until piping hot. Serve with spaghetti.