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Spaghetti and Herbed Turkey Meatballs

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
Cook Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

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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