Whole Wheat Spaghetti and Turkey Meatballs Recipe

Name: Whole Wheat Spaghetti and Turkey Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large egg, beaten; 3 tablespoons nonfat milk; ¼ cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs; ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese; 1 lb lean ground turkey; salt; fresh ground black pepper; 3 cups prepared marinara sauce; 12 lb whole wheat spaghetti; fresh basil, chopped, for garnish (optional)

Servings: persons

1 large egg, beaten
3 tablespoons nonfat milk
¼ cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
1 lb lean ground turkey
salt
fresh ground black pepper
3 cups prepared marinara sauce
12 lb whole wheat spaghetti
fresh basil, chopped, for garnish (optional)

1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
2
Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
3
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the egg with the milk, bread crumbs, and Parmesan; mix until well combined.
4
Add the turkey and mix gently to avoid overworking the meat.
5
Season to taste with salt and black pepper.
6
Shape into golf ball-size spheres and place about 1 inch apart on baking sheet.
7
Bake 15 minutes.
8
Flip and bake until starting to brown, about 5 minutes more.
9
Meanwhile, bring the marinara sauce to a simmer in a large saucepan over medium heat.
10
Once meatballs are done, carefully transfer to marinara and toss to coat; simmer 5 minutes.
11
Reserve 4 meatballs and 1/2 cup sauce for the sliders recipe on the next slide.
12
Cook the pasta according to package directions.
13
Drain and add to sauce, tossing to coat.
14
Garnish with the basil if desired.

285

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 large egg, beaten, 3 tablespoons nonfat milk, ¼ cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs, ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese, and more.

Yes, Whole Wheat Spaghetti and 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.

Whole Wheat Spaghetti and Turkey Meatballs

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