Spaghetti With Turkey Meatballs Recipe

Name: Spaghetti With Turkey Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons olive oil; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 5 cups canned crushed tomatoes; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme; coarse salt; fresh ground black pepper; 1 large egg; 1/3 cup milk; 1 white onion, finely chopped; 2/3 cup fresh breadcrumb; 1/2 cup freshly grated asiago cheese or 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, plus more; freshly grated asiago cheese or parmesan cheese, for serving; 1/2 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; 1 lb ground turkey; 1 lb spaghetti

Servings: persons

4 tablespoons olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
5 cups canned crushed tomatoes
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
coarse salt
fresh ground black pepper
1 large egg
1/3 cup milk
1 white onion, finely chopped
2/3 cup fresh breadcrumb
1/2 cup freshly grated asiago cheese or 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, plus more
freshly grated asiago cheese or parmesan cheese, for serving
1/2 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 lb ground turkey
1 lb spaghetti

1
Make the Sauce: In a large nonstick skillet, heat 3 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic, and cook, about 1 minute. Stir in tomatoes, oregano, and thyme. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, and cook, covered, for 20 to 25 minutes.
2
Make the meatballs: In a large bowl, whisk together egg, milk, 1 1/4 teaspoons salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper with a fork. Stir in onion, breadcrumbs, cheese, and parsley. Add turkey, mixing until combined. Form into 1 1/2-inch balls.
3
Add meatballs to skillet and spoon the sauce over to coat. Cover and cook over medium heat until meatballs are just cooked through, about 8 minutes.
4
While meatballs are cooking, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add spaghetti, and cook for about 12 minutes. Drain pasta and add tablespoon oil, stir.
5
Add spaghetti to skillet, and toss to coat evenly. Serve with additional cheese, if desired.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 tablespoons olive oil, 4 garlic cloves, minced, 5 cups canned crushed tomatoes, 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, and more.

Yes, Spaghetti With 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 With Turkey Meatballs

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