- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 40g/1½oz white breadcrumbs
- 50ml/2fl oz milk
- 250g/9oz turkey mince
- 1 small apple, peeled and grated
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- ½ tsp salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp flour, for dusting
- 2 tbsp sunflower oil
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, crushed
- 400g/14oz tin chopped tomatoes
- 100ml/3½fl oz water
- 1 tbsp tomato purée
- 2 tsp sugar
- ¼ tsp dried oregano
- pinch dried chilli flakes
- salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 250g/9oz dried spaghetti
- chopped fresh parsley or basil
- For the meatballs, heat the oil in a pan and fry the onion for about 10 minutes until softened.
- Meanwhile, soak the breadcrumbs in the milk for 10 minutes in a large bowl.
- For the sauce, heat the oil in a pan and fry the onion for about 10 minutes until softened. Add the crushed garlic and sauté for one minute.
- Add all the remaining ingredients and simmer, covered, for seven minutes.
- For the meatballs, add the turkey mince, grated apple, thyme, sautéed onions, salt and freshly ground black pepper to the soaked breadcrumbs and mix together.
- Using floured hands, form teaspoons of the turkey mixture into small balls.
- Heat the sunflower oil in a frying pan and brown the meatballs. Transfer the meatballs to the pan of tomato sauce and simmer, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes.
- Cook the spaghetti according to the instructions on the packet. Drain and toss with the sauce. Sprinkle with a little chopped parsley or basil and serve.