Spaghetti and Spicy Turkey Meatballs Recipe

Name: Spaghetti and Spicy Turkey Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 egg whites, lightly beaten; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon milk; 2 teaspoons chili powder; 2 lbs uncooked ground turkey breast or 2 lbs ground turkey; ⅓ cup finely chopped onion; ¼ cup fine dry breadcrumb; 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced (watch out for your eyes); 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro; 16 ounces multigrain spaghetti or 16 ounces whole wheat spaghetti or 16 ounces regular spaghetti; 6 ounces cream cheese; 2 cups milk; salt (optional, if using use sparingly at first); 4 ounces gouda cheese, shredded; fresh cilantro

Servings: persons

2 egg whites, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon milk
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 lbs uncooked ground turkey breast or 2 lbs ground turkey
⅓ cup finely chopped onion
¼ cup fine dry breadcrumb
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced (watch out for your eyes)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
16 ounces multigrain spaghetti or 16 ounces whole wheat spaghetti or 16 ounces regular spaghetti
6 ounces cream cheese
2 cups milk
salt (optional, if using use sparingly at first)
4 ounces gouda cheese, shredded
fresh cilantro

1
Heat oven to 375 degrees F.
2
In bowl stir together egg whites, oil, milk, chili powder, 1 teaspoons black pepper, and 1/2 teaspoons salt.
3
In large bowl combine turkey, onion, bread crumbs, jalapenos, and chopped cilantro.
4
Fold egg white mixture into turkey mixture; mix well.
5
Shape turkey mixture in 1-1/2-inch balls.
6
Place on a foil-lined 15x10x1-inch baking pan.
7
Bake 20 minutes or until no longer pink (170 degrees F).
8
Meanwhile, cook spaghetti, with 1 tablespoon salt added to water, according to package directions; drain & keep warm.
9
In same pan used for pasta melt cream cheese over low heat; add milk.
10
Cook, stirring, until bubbly.
11
Return spaghetti to pan; toss to coat with cream cheese mixture.
12
Serve spaghetti with meatballs, cheese, and cilantro.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 egg whites, lightly beaten, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon milk, 2 teaspoons chili powder, and more.

Yes, Spaghetti and Spicy Turkey 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.

Spaghetti and Spicy Turkey Meatballs

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