Baked Turkey Meatballs And Spaghetti Recipe

Name: Baked Turkey Meatballs And Spaghetti
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb ground turkey; 1 medium red pepper; 1 medium green pepper; 1 small onion; 1 garlic clove; 1 (8 ounce) jar pasta sauce; 1 egg; 1 (8 ounce) box spaghetti; 1 tablespoon seasoning salt; 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 1/2 cups plain breadcrumbs; 2 tablespoons canola oil; water, for boiling

Servings: persons

1 lb ground turkey
1 medium red pepper
1 medium green pepper
1 small onion
1 garlic clove
1 (8 ounce) jar pasta sauce
1 egg
1 (8 ounce) box spaghetti
1 tablespoon seasoning salt
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 1/2 cups plain breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons canola oil
water, for boiling

1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2
Dice up the onion, red and green peppers and garlic. Put aside.
3
In a large bowl, season ground turkey with the salt and cayenne pepper. Mix with your hands for even distribution.
4
Add diced garlic to the meat.
5
Add egg and mix with hands again.
6
Add the breadcrumbs and mix with hands for the last time.
7
Take chunks of the meat and ball them into whatever size you want.
8
On a baking sheet lined with foil (non-stick), place the meatballs.
9
Drizzle 1 tablespoon of oil on meatballs.
10
Bake in oven for 30-45 minutes, until brown.
11
Bring water to a boil. Boil Spaghetti for 12 minutes.
12
Heat a skillet and add the remaining tablespoon of oil.
13
Cook diced onions and peppers till tender.
14
Add jar of pasta sauce to simmer for 5-7 minutes. Turn off fire.
15
Strain pasta when done. And put aside too cool.
16
When meatballs are done baking, add them to the sauce.
17
Serve with the spaghetti.

577

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb ground turkey, 1 medium red pepper, 1 medium green pepper, 1 small onion, and more.

Yes, Baked Turkey Meatballs And Spaghetti falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Baked Turkey Meatballs And Spaghetti

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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