Turkey Meatball Spaghetti

Debbie Martell January 5, 2009

Ingredients

• 1 lb lean ground turkey
• 32 oz marinara sauce
• 3 oz mozzarella cheese
• 2 oz bread crumbs
• 1/4 red pepper
• 2 tbsp red onions
• 2 1/2 tbsp grated Parmesan
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp pepper
• 6 cups whole wheat pasta (cooked)

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2. Combine 1 pounds of lean ground turkey, 8 ounces of marinara sauce, 3 ounces of mozzarella cheese, 2 ounces of bread crumbs, 1/4 of a red pepper (diced), 1/2 tablespoon of grated Parmesan, 1 teaspoon of dried basil, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of pepper into a bowl.
3. Roll turkey mixture into 2-ounce meatballs.
4. Place meatballs on a baking sheet lined with tinfoil and sprayed with non-stick cooking spray.
5. Bake in the oven for 10 minutes. 
6. Cook 6 cups of pasta as directed on package.
7. Split the pasta between plates, top with meatballs (2 per plate), and garnish with marinara sauce and grated Parmesan cheese.

Tags: Food, Dinner, Cooking, Recipes, Lunch

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