Whole Wheat Spaghetti with Garlic-Herb Turkey Meatballs
8
Points®
Total time: 33 min • Prep: 15 min • Cook: 18 min • Serves: 4 • Difficulty: Easy
Whole wheat spaghetti, ground turkey breast and canned tomatoes make this fiber-rich meal hearty, healthy and easy to prepare. Check out our renovation tips below.
Ingredients
Uncooked extra lean ground turkey breast
12 oz
Garlic herb seasoning
2 tsp, or Italian seasoning (preferably salt-free)
Cooking spray
1 spray(s)
Canned diced tomatoes
14 oz, with green pepper, celery and onion
Tomato paste
6 oz
Fat-free reduced sodium chicken broth
½ cup(s)
Dried oregano
1 tsp
Uncooked whole wheat spaghetti
12 oz
Fresh basil
¼ cup(s), fresh, chopped
Instructions
1
Combine turkey breast and Italian or garlic herb seasoning in a bowl; mix well to combine. Shape mixture into 16 meatballs (about 2 tablespoons each).
2
Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray and set pan over medium-high heat. When pan is hot, add meatballs and sauté until browned on all sides, turning frequently, about 5 minutes. Add diced tomatoes, tomato paste, chicken broth and oregano; mix well. Bring to a simmer, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until meatballs are cooked through and sauce reduces slightly, about 10 minutes.
3
Meanwhile, cook spaghetti according to package directions without oil. Drain, cover to keep warm and set aside.
4
Remove meatball mixture from heat and stir in basil. Spoon meatballs and sauce over spaghetti to serve. Yields about 1 1/3 cups of spaghetti, 4 meatballs and 1/2 cup of sauce per serving.
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