Turkey Meatballs with Spaghetti
6
Points®
Total time: 38 min • Prep: 18 min • Cook: 20 min • Serves: 4 • Difficulty: Easy
Try a new twist on an old favourite! Using lean ground turkey instead of beef to make “meatballs” is an exciting flavour change, not to mention a good low-fat meal.
Ingredients
Uncooked extra lean ground turkey breast
1 oz
Egg whites
3 serving(s), large
Dried plain breadcrumbs
⅓ tbsp(s)
Poultry seasoning
½ tsp(s)
Garlic
1 clove(s), small, minced
Table salt
¼ tsp(s)
Uncooked spaghetti
8 oz
Canned tomato sauce
1 cup(s)
Instructions
1
Preheat oven to 375ºF.
2
Combine turkey, egg whites, bread crumbs, poultry seasoning, garlic and salt in a medium bowl. Shape about 1/4 cup each of turkey mixture into balls; arrange on a cookie sheet coated with cooking spray. Bake until turkey is no longer pink inside, about 20 minutes.
3
Meanwhile, cook spaghetti according to manufacturer's directions, excluding oil and salt; drain. Combine cooked spaghetti with sauce and warm over medium heat. Remove from heat, add meatballs and toss to coat. Yields about 3/4 heaping cup of spaghetti and 2 meatballs per serving.
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