Seinfeld's Spaghetti and Meatballs

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  • Number of Servings: 6
Ingredients
1/2 lb lean ground turkey1 cup breadcrumbs1/2 c butternut squash puree1 clove garlic minced1 tsp salt1/4 tsp peppernonstick cooking spray2 tsp olive oil1 26-oz can whole peeled tomatoes w juice1/2 cup water1/4 cup carrot puree1/4 garlic powderpinch cayenne pepper1 bay leaf1 lb spaghetti or angel hair (pref whole wheat)
Directions
-Combine turkey, breadcrumbs, butternut squash, garlic, salt and pepper. Shape into 1-inch meatballs
-Coat nonstick skillet with spray, set over high heat. Add olive oil and meatballs and brown for 4-5 minutes, turn occassionally.
-Add pureed tomatoes, water, carrot puree, garlic powder, cayenne, bay leaf and salt & pepper
-Reduce heat to low and simmer 15-20 minutes or until meatballs are no longer pink in center.
-Remove bay leaf
-Boil pasta according to package directions. Drain, turn into serving bowl and spoon meatballs and sauce over it.

Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user KAY_WOOD.

Servings Per Recipe: 6
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 384.0
  • Total Fat: 7.2 g
  • Cholesterol: 28.2 mg
  • Sodium: 577.9 mg
  • Total Carbs: 59.7 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 5.1 g
  • Protein: 18.0 g

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