Little Lighter Version of Spaghetti and Meatballs

Name: Little Lighter Version of Spaghetti and Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound Ground Turkey; 1/2 cups Bread Crumbs; 1 Tablespoon Lawry's Garlic Salt; 1/2 teaspoons Pepper; 1 whole Egg; 1 can (26 1/2 Oz. Can) Spaghetti Sauce; 1 can (14.5 Oz. Can) Diced Stewed Tomatoes; 1 can (6 Oz. Can) Tomato Paste; 1/2 teaspoons Dried Basil; 1/2 teaspoons Dried Oregano; 2 Tablespoons Salt; 1 package (12 Oz. Package) Spaghetti Pasta; 6 Tablespoons Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese, To Serve

Servings: persons

1 pound Ground Turkey
1/2 cups Bread Crumbs
1 Tablespoon Lawry's Garlic Salt
1/2 teaspoons Pepper
1 whole Egg
1 can (26 1/2 Oz. Can) Spaghetti Sauce
1 can (14.5 Oz. Can) Diced Stewed Tomatoes
1 can (6 Oz. Can) Tomato Paste
1/2 teaspoons Dried Basil
1/2 teaspoons Dried Oregano
2 Tablespoons Salt
1 package (12 Oz. Package) Spaghetti Pasta
6 Tablespoons Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese, To Serve

1
Preheat oven to 375F.
2
Combine the turkey, bread crumbs, garlic salt, pepper, and egg in a bowl and using your hands, mix together well.
3
Line a cookie sheet with foil.
4
Use about 2 tablespoons to make each meatball and put on the cookie sheet so they are not touching each other.
5
Bake for 20 minutes.
6
I flipped them halfway through.
7
In the meantime, combine spaghetti sauce, stewed tomatoes, tomato paste, basil and oregano in a large pot.
8
Simmer on low heat.
9
When meatballs are done, add to the sauce and simmer 30 minutes.
10
While the sauce and meatballs are simmering, bring a large pot of water with the salt to a boil.
11
Add pasta, cook till al dente and drain.
12
Put a serving of pasta on a plate and top with meatballs and sauce and fresh grated parmesan cheese.
13
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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound Ground Turkey, 1/2 cups Bread Crumbs, 1 Tablespoon Lawry's Garlic Salt, 1/2 teaspoons Pepper, and more.

Yes, Little Lighter Version of Spaghetti and Meatballs 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!