Spaghetti and meatballs is one of my favorite dishes to make at home. It is quick and easy to prepare and there is usually plenty left over for lunch the next day. A simple way to lighten this traditional dish is to use turkey for your protein. Turkey meatballs are delicious and just as easy to make.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 5 cups canned crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper
- 1 large egg
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1 white onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Asiago or Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
- 1/2 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
- 1 pound ground Foster Farms organic ground turkey
- 1 pound spaghetti
Directions
- Make the sauce: In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic, and cook about 1 minute. Stir in tomatoes, oregano, and thyme, and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, lower heat, and simmer, covered, 20 to 25 minutes.
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Make the meatballs: In a large bowl, whisk together egg, milk, 1 1/4 teaspoons salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper with a fork. Stir in onion, breadcrumbs, cheese, and parsley. Add Foster Farms organic ground turkey, and mix until combined. Form mixture into 1 1/2-inch balls.
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Add meatballs to skillet, and spoon sauce over to coat. Place over medium heat until meatballs are just cooked through, about 8 minutes.
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Cook spaghetti until al dente according to package instructions, about 12 minutes. Drain pasta, transfer to skillet, and toss gently with the sauce. Serve with more cheese.
I used Foster Farms organic ground turkey for this dish because it is a light and lean source of protein. Using turkey is an easy way to lighten up your standard family menu items like tacos and burgers. Foster Farms organic ground turkey is 100% natural with no added hormones, steroids or artificial enhancers. Check out Foster Farms’ Pinterest page for some additional creative recipes with ground turkey.
Foster Farms was nice enough to provide me with a sample of their new organic ground turkey and a few coupons to give away. Just fill out the form below to enter the giveaway. I’ll randomly pick four winners on September 4, 2015 who will each receive a coupon for a free pound of Foster Farms organic ground turkey.
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