Mega Meatball Marinara

Mega Meatball Marinara

We’ve used turkey for this Mega Meatball Marinara recipe as it’s a good source of lean protein, potassium and iron. This dish is really simple; just a few minutes prep, then you can put your feet up whilst you wait for the magic to happen.

If you’re eating this without working out first, we recommend you serve it with a low carb alternative to pasta such as courgetti or black bean/edamame pasta.

Serves 4

Shopping list

For the meatballs

• • 500g minced turkey

• • 1/4 cup wheat bran

• • 1 small onion chopped

• • 4 garlic cloves, minced

• • 1 Large egg

• • 1 tsp allspice

• • 1 tsp cinnamon

• • 1 tsp smoked paprika

• Salt & pepper

For the mega marinara

• 1 tsp coconut oil
• 2 x cans chopped tomatoes (400g per can)
• 4 x cloves garlic (minced)
• 20g fresh basil leaves
• 1/2 tsp agave
• Salt & pepper

Let’s do this

• • For the mega marinara, add the coconut oil to a large non-stick frying or saucepan and place over a medium heat until liquified

• • Sauté the garlic until golden brown (don’t let it burn)

• • Add the chopped tomatoes and bring to a boil

• • Grab your basil and smack it between your hands (this releases the flavour) and then tear the leaves into the pan with the tomatoes and garlic.

• • Leave the sauce to simmer over a low heat until your meatballs are ready

• • Pre-heat your oven to 180c

• • Set out a large baking tray lined with foil or baking paper

• • Mix everything together thoroughly in a large bowl

• • Shape the mixture into meatballs roughly 2 inches in size and place on your baking sheet

• • Place the meatballs in the oven to cook for 30 minutes. You can check that they are throughly cooked by ensuring an inserted sharp knife or cocktail stick comes out clean.

• • When the meatballs have cooked. Push the tomato sauce through a sieve

• Return to the sauce to pan, add the meatballs and coat thoroughly before serving with pasta.

To learn more about healthy eating habits to achieve your fitness goals, contact James Staring, a leading personal trainer in Clapham, London.

ABOUT JAMES STARING

James Staring is a personal trainer based in Clapham, London. His methods have featured in publications such as Your Fitness, Hello, Healthy, Daily Mail, Closer, and many more. After giving up smoking and entering the fitness industry in 2009, James has focused on his passion to help others transform their health and fitness. However, James is convinced that most people struggle so much more than they need to in an effort to improve their fitness. 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