Healthy Spinach Meatballs With Spicy Sriracha Marin

Name: Healthy Spinach Meatballs With Spicy Sriracha Marinara
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Meatballs; 1 lb ground pork; 1 lb ground turkey; 1 (16 ounce) bag frozen chopped spinach, thawed & squeezed dry (or 1 1/2 10 oz pkgs); 1/3 cup plain dried breadcrumbs; 3 egg whites; 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano (I used Italian seasoning, because I had that on hand); course salt & pepper; nonstick cooking spray; Spicy Sriracha Marinara; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1 small yellow onion, diced; 3 -4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes; 1/4 cup sriracha sauce (use less if you're less adventurous!); 1 (16 ounce) box whole wheat spaghetti; 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Servings: persons

Meatballs
1 lb ground pork
1 lb ground turkey
1 (16 ounce) bag frozen chopped spinach, thawed & squeezed dry (or 1 1/2 10 oz pkgs)
1/3 cup plain dried breadcrumbs
3 egg whites
3/4 teaspoon dried oregano (I used Italian seasoning, because I had that on hand)
course salt & pepper
nonstick cooking spray
Spicy Sriracha Marinara
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 small yellow onion, diced
3 -4 garlic cloves, minced
2 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
1/4 cup sriracha sauce (use less if you're less adventurous!)
1 (16 ounce) box whole wheat spaghetti
1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

1
Heat broiler, with rack in top position.
2
Place pork, turkey, spinach, breadcrumbs, egg whites, oregano, 1 1/2 tsps salt & 1/2 tsp pepper in a large bowl.
3
With your hands, mix to combine. Roll into 1 - 1 1/2 inch meatballs. Arrange meatballs on a rimmed baking sheet. Lightly coat with cooking spray. Broil for 5 minutes. Turn meatballs and broil another 5 minutes, until golden brown.
4
In a large heavy pot, heat oil over medium. Add onion and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is translucent, about 6 minutes.
5
Add tomatoes and Sriracha and bring to a simmer.
6
Add meatballs and simmer at least 10 minutes. (To store, let cool, then refrigerate in an airtight container, up to 1 week, or freeze, up to 3 months).
7
In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package directions. Drain pasta, add to pot with meatballs and gently toss to coat.
8
Sprinkle with parsley and serve. Enjoy :).

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Meatballs, 1 lb ground pork, 1 lb ground turkey, 1 (16 ounce) bag frozen chopped spinach, thawed & squeezed dry (or 1 1/2 10 oz pkgs), and more.

Yes, Healthy Spinach Meatballs With Spicy Sriracha Marinara falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

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Healthy Spinach Meatballs With Spicy Sriracha Marinara

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