TURKEY FENNEL MEATBALLS RECIPES

Steps:

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F
• Soak raisins in apple brandy to plump
• Place turkey in a bowl and season with salt, pepper, nutmeg and allspice; add zest, thyme, sage, parsley, rosemary, fennel seeds, pine nuts, breadcrumbs and egg to the bowl along with the plumbed raisins
• Drizzle with oil and mix with your hands to combine
• Roll balls with moistened hands or use a small scoop to the size of a large walnut and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet
• Roast until golden and cooked through, about 15-20 minutes