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Spaghetti and turkey meatballs
This comforting meal will satisfy your food craving. Get ready for your kitchen to be filled with the rich, mouth-watering aroma of simmering tomato sauce! Serve with salad.
Ingredients
- lean ground turkey1 pkg (450 g)
- seasoned whole grain breadcrumbs45 mL (3 tbsp)
- freshly grated Parmesan cheese, divided90 mL (6 tbsp)
- chopped fresh parsley30 mL (2 tbsp)
- ground pepper1 mL (¼ tsp)
- no salt added tomatoes, pureed1 can (796 mL/28 oz)
- carrot, grated1
- small onion, finely chopped1
- garlic, minced2 cloves
- fresh basil2 sprigs
- hot pepper flakes1 mL (¼ tsp)
- whole grain spaghetti1 pkg (375 g)
Quantities are auto-calculated from the original recipe as a guide. Items without numbers (e.g. “to taste”) are not changed.
Method 4 steps
Preheat oven to 180°C (350 °F).
In a large bowl, combine turkey, breadcrumbs, 45 mL (3 tbsp) of the cheese, parsley and pepper. Using a 15 mL (1 tbsp) measuring spoon, roll turkey mixture into meatballs and place on parchment paper lined baking sheet. Repeat with remaining mixture. Makes 24 meatballs. Bake for 10 minutes. Use a digital food thermometer to check that meatballs have reached an internal temperature of 74°C (165°F). Remove from oven.
Meanwhile, in a saucepan, bring pureed tomatoes, carrot, onion, garlic, basil and hot pepper flakes to a simmer. Add meatballs; cover saucepan slightly and simmer for about 30 minutes or until thickened.
In a pot of boiling water, cook spaghetti for about 10 minutes or until tender but firm. Drain well and return to pot. Toss with sauce and meatballs until well coated. Sprinkle with remaining cheese to serve.
