Ingredients
Method
Prep
- Heat the oven to 220 C / 425 F. Set a wire rack over a rimmed baking sheet and lightly coat the rack with cooking spray.
- Combine the breadcrumbs and skim milk in a large bowl. Stir and leave to soak for 5 minutes until the crumbs are fully absorbed and paste-like.
Make the Meatballs
- Add the ground turkey, ground beef, Parmigiano, egg, minced garlic, parsley, oregano, salt, and pepper to the breadcrumb mixture. Mix with your hands until just combined, do not overwork.
- Wet your hands with cold water. Portion the mix into 20 equal balls, roughly 28 g each, rolling each one firmly once between your palms. Place on the prepared rack.
- Bake for 18 to 20 minutes until golden on the outside and the internal temperature reads 74 C / 165 F on an instant-read thermometer.
Make the Sauce
- While the meatballs bake, heat the olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced garlic and cook for 60 seconds until pale and fragrant, not browned.
- Pour in the passata, add oregano, salt, and red pepper flakes if using. Stir and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook uncovered for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly.
Finish Together
- Nestle the baked meatballs into the simmering sauce. Spoon sauce over each meatball and cook together for 5 minutes over medium-low heat so the meatballs absorb the sauce flavor.
- Taste the sauce and adjust salt. Serve immediately, or leave covered off the heat for up to 15 minutes before serving.
Notes
Nutrition is calculated for 5 meatballs per serving with sauce, no pasta. Add approximately 160 kcal per 80 g serving of cooked whole wheat spaghetti.
