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: 3 tablespoons olive oil; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 5 cups canned crushed tomatoes; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme; Coarse salt and fresh ground pepper; 1 large egg; 1/3 cup milk; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 2/3 cup plain dried breadcrumbs; 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving; 1/2 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; 1 pound ground turkey (preferably 93 percent lean); 1 pound spaghetti

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
5 cups canned crushed tomatoes
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
Coarse salt and fresh ground pepper
1 large egg
1/3 cup milk
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2/3 cup plain dried breadcrumbs
1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
1/2 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 pound ground turkey (preferably 93 percent lean)
1 pound spaghetti

1
Make the sauce: In a large nonstick skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat.
2
Add the garlic, and cook for about 1 minute.
3
Stir in the tomatoes, oregano, and thyme, and season with salt and pepper.
4
Bring to a boil, lower the heat, and simmer, covered, for 20 to 25 minutes.
5
Meanwhile, make the meatballs: In a large bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, 1 1/4 teaspoons salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper with a fork.
6
Stir in the onion, breadcrumbs, cheese, and parsley.
7
Add the turkey, and mix until combined.
8
Form the mixture into 1 1/2-inch balls.
9
Add the meatballs to the skillet, and spoon the sauce over to coat.
10
Simmer over medium heat until the meatballs are just cooked through, about 8 minutes.
11
While the meatballs simmer, cook the spaghetti in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente according to the package instructions.
12
Drain the pasta, transfer to the skillet, and toss gently with the meatballs and sauce.
13
Serve with more cheese.
14
Keeping your hands wet when shaping meatballs will prevent the meat from sticking, making the task much easier.

677

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 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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