Spaghetti With Turkey Meatballs ( Neelys ) Recipe

Name: Spaghetti With Turkey Meatballs ( Neelys )
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 slices white bread, crust removed and torn into small shreds; 1/4 cup whole milk; 3/4 lb ground turkey (recommended ( 93 percent lean dark meat); 1/2 lb Italian turkey sausage, casing removed; 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese, plus more for serving; 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley leaves; 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped; salt & freshly ground black pepper; vegetable oil, for pan-frying; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 3 garlic cloves, chopped; 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes, in thick puree; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1 teaspoon sugar; salt & freshly ground black pepper; 1 lb spaghetti, cooked al dente

Servings: persons

3 slices white bread, crust removed and torn into small shreds
1/4 cup whole milk
3/4 lb ground turkey (recommended ( 93 percent lean dark meat)
1/2 lb Italian turkey sausage, casing removed
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley leaves
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
salt & freshly ground black pepper
vegetable oil, for pan-frying
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 garlic cloves, chopped
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes, in thick puree
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon sugar
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 lb spaghetti, cooked al dente

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For the meatballs:
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Preheat vegetable oil over medium heat.
3
In a medium bowl, soak the torn white bread with the milk. Let soak for 1minute then remove the bread and squeeze out the excess milk.
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In another bowl, add ground turkey, turkey sausage, Parmesan, parsley, garlic and salt and pepper. Add milk soaked bread and mix all ingredients gently.
5
Form meat mixture into 1 1/2-inch meatballs. In a large heavy skillet, add meatballs and cook until golden brown on all sides. Remove the meatballs to a paper towel lined platter. Repeat in batches until there are no remaining meatballs.
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Add meatballs to the cooked sauce and add salt and pepper, to taste. Cook for 10 minutes.
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For the sauce:
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Heat olive oil in a large heavy bottomed saucepan. Add garlic and red pepper flakes and cook until fragrant. Add crushed tomatoes and let simmer for 15 minutes. Add dried basil, sugar, salt and pepper.
9
Toss spaghetti and sauce with meatballs in a large serving bowl. Top with grated Parmesan cheese.

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 slices white bread, crust removed and torn into small shreds, 1/4 cup whole milk, 3/4 lb ground turkey (recommended ( 93 percent lean dark meat), 1/2 lb Italian turkey sausage, casing removed, and more.

Yes, Spaghetti With Turkey Meatballs ( Neelys ) 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 ( Neelys )

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