Whole-Wheat Spaghetti And Meatballs Recipe

Name: Whole-Wheat Spaghetti And Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces whole-wheat spaghetti; 1 pound ground turkey; 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed; 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese; 1 large egg, lightly beaten; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided; 5 garlic cloves, minced; 2 pounds ripe tomatoes, roughly chopped; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper (or to taste)

Servings: persons

8 ounces whole-wheat spaghetti
1 pound ground turkey
2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
5 garlic cloves, minced
2 pounds ripe tomatoes, roughly chopped
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper (or to taste)

1
Cook the pasta according to the label until al dente. Reserve 3 TBSP cooking liquid; drain.
2
Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the turkey, flaxseed, Parmesan, egg, pepper, and 1/2 tsp salt. Mix well, then shape into 8 equal meatballs.
3
Heat 1 TBSP oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Arrange the meatballs in a single layer in the skillet, working in batches if necessary. Cook, gently turning the meatballs occasionally, until golden brown on all sides (about 10 minutes). Transfer the meatballs to a dish.
4
Heat the remaining TBSP oil in the same skillet. Reduce the heat to low. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until golden and aromatic (1-2 minutes).
5
Add the tomatoes and crushed red pepper. Stir until well mixed. Raise the heat to medium-high.
6
Add the browned meatballs and remaining 1/2 tsp salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the meatballs are cooked through and the sauce thickens slightly (about 10 minutes).
7
Add the pasta and the reserved cooking liquid to the meatball mixture. Gently toss until well combined. Serve hot.

595

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces whole-wheat spaghetti, 1 pound ground turkey, 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed, 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese, and more.

Yes, Whole-Wheat Spaghetti And 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.

Whole-Wheat Spaghetti And Meatballs

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