Turkey meatballs with a molten mozzarella centre

Ingredients

for 3 servings

• Ground turkey500 g (17.6 oz)
• Diced mozzarella125 g (4.4 oz)
• Egg50 g (1.8 oz)
• Almond flour40 g (1.4 oz)
• Tomato passata80 g (2.8 oz)
• Olive oil20 g (0.7 oz)

Directions

1. In a bowl, mix the ground turkey, the egg and the almond flour, season with salt and pepper, then work until evenly combined.
2. Dice the mozzarella, take a portion of meat, flatten it in your palm, put a cube of mozzarella in the middle and close the meat around it to seal it in.
3. Shape all the meatballs this way, making sure the mozzarella is completely sealed inside.
4. Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat and sear the meatballs for 5 to 6 minutes, turning them to color all sides.
5. Pour in the tomato passata, cover and simmer for 10 minutes over low heat, until the meatballs are cooked through and the mozzarella is molten.
6. Serve straight away, piping hot.