Fody's Turkey Meatballs

Ground turkey makes for a lean meatball recipe, but you still get all of the nostalgic, classic meatball experience – and using one of Fody’s low FODMAP pasta sauces, means you won't have to make pasta sauce from scratch for this easy low FODMAP recipe. The grated carrot adds moisture to the lean meatballs and, since carrots are FODMAP-free, they do not alter the FODMAP load. Serve with gluten-free pasta (spaghetti is our favorite), stuff into a low FODMAP baguette, or roll for a meatball sandwich.

Preheat oven to 350F (180C). Have one rimmed baking sheet pan set aside and ready to use.

Combine the gluten-free breadcrumbs and lactose-free milk in a large bowl and allow to sit for about 5 minutes or until breadcrumbs hydrate. Meanwhile, heat low FODMAP olive oil in a skillet over low-medium heat and sauté scallions (remember, only the scallion greens are low FODMAP) until softened. Scrape into bowl with breadcrumbs, then add the cheese, egg, carrot, and parsley and mix thoroughly to combine, then add lean turkey and use your hands or a sturdy wooden spoon to combine well, but do not over-mix. Season with salt and pepper. Roll into golf-ball sized meatballs and scatter evenly spaced on pan.

Bake for 15 minutes, shaking pan gently once or twice during baking time so that the meatballs remain round and cook evenly. The meatballs will only be partially cooked at this point.

Place Fody pasta sauce in a deep skillet. Use a slotted spoon to scoop up the meatballs and nestle them in the sauce. Bring to a simmer, covered, over medium heat and cook gently for 10 minutes or until meatballs are cooked through. Your low FODMAP sauce is ready to use or cool and refrigerate in an airtight container for 4 days or freeze for 1 month.

For Pasta: Cook low FODMAP pasta in generous amount of salted water until al dente and drain well. Serve spaghetti immediately topped with sauce and meatballs. Pass extra Parmesan cheese (remember to stick to a low FODMAP serving size of up to 40g), if desired.

Meatball Sandwich Recipe: Alternately, you can stuff the cooked lean meatballs into a low-FODMAP baguette or roll. Make sure your bread is low FODMAP!