Spaghetti And Turkey Meatballs Recipe

Name: Spaghetti And Turkey Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Ground Turkey; 1/2 packet ground turkey; 1/2 palm full dried basil; 1/2 palm full dried oregano; 1/4 palm full crush red pepper flakes (or more if you like it spicier); 1 pinch ground cinnamon; 2 slices multi-grain bread (crusts cut off), soaked in skim milk; salt and pepper, more than you think; 1 egg; 1 palm full dried whole wheat bread crumbs; Tomato Sauce; 1 medium white onion, medium diced; 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced; 1 large can good quality tomatoes (Italissima is great!); 1/2 can tomato paste (again Italissima is great!); 1/2 palm full dried basil; 1/2 palm full dried oregano; 1/2 palm full crushed red pepper flakes; a couple dashes cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon agave syrup (if your tomatoes are too acidic); 1 cup baby arugula, washed and dried; 2 tablespoons capers

Servings: persons

Ground Turkey
1/2 packet ground turkey
1/2 palm full dried basil
1/2 palm full dried oregano
1/4 palm full crush red pepper flakes (or more if you like it spicier)
1 pinch ground cinnamon
2 slices multi-grain bread (crusts cut off), soaked in skim milk
salt and pepper, more than you think
1 egg
1 palm full dried whole wheat bread crumbs
Tomato Sauce
1 medium white onion, medium diced
3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1 large can good quality tomatoes (Italissima is great!)
1/2 can tomato paste (again Italissima is great!)
1/2 palm full dried basil
1/2 palm full dried oregano
1/2 palm full crushed red pepper flakes
a couple dashes cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon agave syrup (if your tomatoes are too acidic)
1 cup baby arugula, washed and dried
2 tablespoons capers

1
Preheat oven to 400F.
2
In a small bowl soak the slices of bread in enough milk, just to cover. Meanwhile, in another bowl combine turkey, spices, S&P, and an egg. Once the bread has soaked up some milk (it won't soak up all of it) squeeze them with you hands, and plop them in the turkey mixture. Combine all ingredients together. Use your hands - get them messy - just make sure you wash them after. This is actually necessary though in order to assess the consistency. If they are too wet, add the bread crumbs - if they are perfect don't. I needed to though.
3
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Form your balls and place them on the baking sheet. Make them whatever size you want, but consistency is key so they cook at the same rate. Bake them in the oven for 18-20 minutes.
4
Meanwhile, sweat onion and garlic in a little olive oil over medium heat, in a large saucepan. Once translucent, add spices. Stir together for 30 seconds, letting the spices open up. Add tomatoes and tomato paste, let heat through then turn down to a simmer.
5
After about 15 minutes, taste your sauce - if it is too acidic (it probably will be) add some sweetener. If you don't have agave syrup add a little sugar - you're not trying to candy the sauce, but sweeten it up a bit so no more than 1/2 tsp of the syrup or sugar.
6
Once the meatballs are out of the oven, add them to the sauce. Mix them around a bit. When your pasta has finished cooking, remove the meatballs and put the aside on a plate. Add your arugula and capers to the sauce, and top with the hot strained pasta. Toss together with tongs.
7
Plate the pasta and top with the meatballs. Buon Appetito!

226

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* 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 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Ground Turkey, 1/2 packet ground turkey, 1/2 palm full dried basil, 1/2 palm full dried oregano, and more.

Yes, Spaghetti And 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.

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Spaghetti And Turkey Meatballs

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