How To Make Lighter Spaghetti & Meatballs
There’s a reason why pasta is a popular favorite. It’s such a multi-purpose dish that can be enjoyed in a multitude of ways. With so many pasta ideas to choose from, your biggest challenge will be deciding on which pasta recipes to go for!
Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 jar (24 oz) marinara sauce
- 8 oz whole wheat spaghetti
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, for serving
Instructions
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In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, parsley, basil, garlic, egg, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
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Shape the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
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Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook until browned on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.
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Pour the marinara sauce over the meatballs, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through.
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While the meatballs are cooking, cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain well.
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Serve the meatballs and sauce over the cooked spaghetti. Sprinkle with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition
- Calories : 360kcal
- Total Fat : 9g
- Saturated Fat : 3g
- Cholesterol : 105mg
- Sodium : 900mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 37g
- Dietary Fiber : 6g
- Sugar : 8g
- Protein : 34g
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