Healthy Spaghetti and Meatballs
Everyone’s favorite pasta classic, spaghetti and meatballs, gets lightened up in this tasty recipe. We feature ground turkey to cut the fat and calories but keep the meatballs juicy and filled with flavor. Both kids and adults are sure to love this dish!
Healthy Spaghetti and Meatballs
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 559 kcal
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
- 1 1/2 cups/6 oz. chopped onion
- 1 Tbsp. finely chopped garlic
- 1 tsp. finely chopped rosemary divided
- 1/2 cup or 1/4 oz. sliced basil
- 1 28 oz. can no salt added plum tomatoes
- 1 lb. ground turkey 93% lean
- 1 tsp. grated garlic
- 1/2 cup finely grated Parmigiano Reggiano
- 8 oz. spaghetti
Instructions
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Heat a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the oil and onion and cook the onions to soften but not brown (about 5 minutes). Add the garlic and 1/2 tsp. of the rosemary and cook another minute or until aromatic. Add the basil and tomatoes. Break up the tomatoes. Simmer over low heat for about 20 minutes, stirring from time to time.
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While the sauce is simmering, make the meatballs. Combine the turkey, grated garlic, remaining ½ tsp. rosemary and the Parmigiano. Season with 1/4 tsp. salt, and pepper to taste. Mix well and form into 12 meatballs.
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When the sauce is done simmering for the 20 minutes, add the meatballs and continue to simmer for 10 minutes, turning the meatballs half way through cooking if they are not completely covered by the sauce.
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While the meatballs are simmering, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti according to package directions. Drain and reserve.
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To serve, divide the spaghetti between 4 bowls. Place 3 meatballs in each bowl and then divide the sauce between them.
Recipe Notes
An exclusive SharethePasta.org recipe.
