Meatballs in Rustic Tomato Sauce

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Meatballs
Serves 4 (22 meatballs)

INGREDIENTS

• 2 pounds lean ground turkey
• 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
• ½ teaspoon dried oregano
• ½ teaspoon cumin
• ½ teaspoon sweet paprika
• 1 tablespoon small capers
• 3 tablespoons bread crumbs
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Flour for coating
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  

DIRECTIONS

1. Mix all ingredients, except flour and oil, in a large bowl. Season well.

2. Shape into meatballs of approximately 1½ inches in diameter. Coat meatballs lightly with flour.

3. Pour oil into a large skillet. Add meatballs and brown on all sides.

4. Remove from skillet and set aside.

Rustic tomato sauce

INGREDIENTS

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• ½ medium Spanish onion, diced
• 4 garlic cloves, finally chopped
• 1 green onion, finely chopped
• 1 red pepper, cored, seeded and cubed
• ½ teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 28-ounces can diced tomatoes, with juice
• ¾ cups chicken broth
• ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
• Salt and pepper to taste
  

DIRECTIONS

1. Pour olive oil into skillet used to brown the meatballs.

2. Add diced Spanish onion and sauté 3 to 4 minutes until translucent. Add garlic, green onion, red pepper, oregano, tomatoes, pepper flakes, chicken broth, salt and pepper.

3. Cover and cook over medium-low heat for approximately 8 to 10 minutes, until thickened.

4. Add meatballs to sauce. Cover and cook over medium-low heat for 15 minutes.