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: 8 pounds tomatoes, cut into chunks; 1 large onion, chopped; 1/4 cup plus 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 5 cloves garlic, roughly chopped; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes or 1 small dried hot pepper, chopped (optional); 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon salt, preferably sea salt, divided; 2 cups Italian bread, torn into bite-size pieces; 3/4 cup 1 percent milk; 1 pound ground turkey (93 percent lean); 1 egg, beaten; 1/2 pound whole-wheat spaghetti; Grated Parmesan or Romano (optional)

Servings: persons

8 pounds tomatoes, cut into chunks
1 large onion, chopped
1/4 cup plus 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
5 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes or 1 small dried hot pepper, chopped (optional)
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon salt, preferably sea salt, divided
2 cups Italian bread, torn into bite-size pieces
3/4 cup 1 percent milk
1 pound ground turkey (93 percent lean)
1 egg, beaten
1/2 pound whole-wheat spaghetti
Grated Parmesan or Romano (optional)

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Heat oven to 400u00b0F. In a large baking dish, combine tomatoes, onion, 1/4 cup oil, garlic, pepper flakes (if desired) and 1 tablespoon salt; cover; roast 45 minutes. Remove dish from oven; mash mixture to break down tomatoes. Cook, uncovered, until sauce is thick and reduced, 45 minutes. In a bowl, soak bread in milk until it absorbs liquid, 10 minutes; add turkey, egg and remaining 1 teaspoon salt; mix until just combined. Gently roll meat mixture into 16 equal-sized balls. In a large nonstick saucepan, heat remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat. Saute meatballs, turning occasionally, until light brown, 5 minutes. Add tomato sauce to meatballs; reduce heat; simmer until cooked through, 20 minutes. Cook pasta as directed on package. Serve sauce over pasta; top with cheese, if desired.

568

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 pounds tomatoes, cut into chunks, 1 large onion, chopped, 1/4 cup plus 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, divided, 5 cloves garlic, roughly chopped, 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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