Turkey Meatball Spaghetti
Allow about 45 minutes for this Italian pasta dish, which makes 4 servings. Spaghetti, ground turkey and breadcrumbs carry the flavour. The cooking is mostly simmering. With 34 g of protein per serving (about 520 calories), it is a filling option.
- Total time
- 45 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Calories
- 520 kcal
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Ingredients
For 4 servings
- 400 gspaghetti
- 500 gground turkey
- 60 gbreadcrumbs
- 1egg
- 500 mlmarinara sauce
- 50 gParmesan
- 3 clovesgarlic
- 1 handfulfresh parsley
- 2 tbspolive oil
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the ground turkey, breadcrumbs, beaten egg, minced garlic, half the chopped parsley, and half the grated Parmesan. Season with salt and pepper and mix until just combined. Form into 16 meatballs.
- Heat olive oil in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the meatballs on all sides, about 6 minutes total. They don't need to be cooked through.
- Pour the marinara sauce over the meatballs. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes until the meatballs are cooked through.
- Cook the spaghetti in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain well.
- Serve the spaghetti topped with meatballs and sauce, garnished with remaining Parmesan and fresh parsley.
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 520 kcal
- Protein
- 34 g
- Fat
- 16 g
- Carbs
- 58 g
Approximate values for one serving.
About this recipe
- Cuisine: Italian, American
- Dish type: Pasta
- In cookbook: Pasta Night
