Spaghetti and Meatballs
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- Number of Servings: 6
Ingredients
2 Shallot minced 2 clove garlic minced4 teaspoons Italian seasoning1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving (optional)1/4 cup plain dried breadcrumbs1 large eggCoarse salt and ground pepper1 pound ground turkey1 tablespoon olive oil1 medium carrot, grated1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce12 ounces spaghetti
1. Heat broiler with rack 4 inches from heat source. In a medium bowl, mix 1 tbsp shallot, 1 minced garlic, 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning, Parmesan, breadcrumbs, egg, 1 teaspoon coarse salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper until combined. Add ground turkey; mix gently until combined - DO NOT OVER MIX. With moistened hands, form turkey mixture into 16 balls (each equal to 2 level tablespoons). Place on a rimmed baking sheet, and broil until lightly browned, 10 to 12 minutes.
2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium. Add carrot, minced garlic, remaining shallot and remaining 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning; season with salt and pepper. Cook until vegetables are tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Add crushed tomatoes and tomato sauce; bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, and add meatballs. Cook, stirring occasionally, until sauce has thickened, 20 to 25 minutes.
3. Ten minutes before meatballs are cooked, add pasta to boiling water; cook until al dente, according to package instructions. Drain and return to pot. Add meatballs and tomato sauce to pasta; toss to combine. Serve, with additional Parmesan if desired.
Number of Servings: 6
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user RAEGANLADY.
2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium. Add carrot, minced garlic, remaining shallot and remaining 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning; season with salt and pepper. Cook until vegetables are tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Add crushed tomatoes and tomato sauce; bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, and add meatballs. Cook, stirring occasionally, until sauce has thickened, 20 to 25 minutes.
3. Ten minutes before meatballs are cooked, add pasta to boiling water; cook until al dente, according to package instructions. Drain and return to pot. Add meatballs and tomato sauce to pasta; toss to combine. Serve, with additional Parmesan if desired.
Number of Servings: 6
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user RAEGANLADY.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 452.3
- Total Fat: 11.5 g
- Cholesterol: 91.9 mg
- Sodium: 1,199.6 mg
- Total Carbs: 59.1 g
- Dietary Fiber: 8.3 g
- Protein: 31.5 g
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