Spaghetti and Herbed Turkey Meatballs

Lighter than their beef counterparts, these turkey meatballs stay juicy thanks to fresh herbs and shallots. Baking them in the oven keeps them perfectly round and healthy before they are finished in a slow-simmered tomato sauce.

Spaghetti and Herbed Turkey Meatballs

Lighter than their beef counterparts, these turkey meatballs stay juicy thanks to fresh herbs and shallots. Baking them in the oven keeps them perfectly round and healthy before they are finished in a slow-simmered tomato sauce.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 1 hour hr 50 minutes mins

Total Time 2 hours hrs 10 minutes mins

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Main Dish

Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients

  

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Main Ingredients

• Sauce: 3 garlic cloves 1 onion, 1 tsp each rosemary/oregano/thyme, 2 cans chopped tomatoes, 2 tbsp tomato paste
• Meatballs: 1 lb ground turkey 1 cup breadcrumbs, 1 shallot, fresh basil, 1 egg
• Serve: 1 lb spaghetti

Equipment

• Baking sheet
• Large pot
• Mixing bowl

Method

 

Instructions

1. Simmer sautéed aromatics, herbs, and tomatoes for 1 hour to create a rich sauce.
2. Mix turkey, crumbs, shallot, basil, and egg. Form into 12 balls.
3. Bake meatballs at 350 degrees F (180 degrees C) for 35-40 mins until browned.
4. Stir cooked meatballs into the sauce.
5. Serve over hot spaghetti.

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