Spaghetti with Easy Turkey Meatballs
12
Points®
Total time: 35 min • Prep: 15 min • Cook: 20 min • Serves: 1 • Difficulty: Easy
Picture this... it's a weekend night. You have the house to yourself. Now it's time for a good movie, a glass of wine and some delicious pasta. No need for take-out! This spaghetti and meatball dish is super satisfying and easy to prepare in just over 30 minutes. The filling-yet-light turkey meatballs come together with only five ingredients, pairing perfectly with a bit of cooked pasta and your favorite jarred sauce. Finished with some Parmigiano-Reggiano, this meal is the upscale dish you deserve. Make some crunchy garlic toast to sop up the sauce or serve with a quick green salad.
Ingredients
Uncooked 99% fat-free ground turkey breast
4 oz
Egg(s)
1 item(s), large
Dried plain breadcrumbs
1.5 Tbsp
Fresh parsley
1 Tbsp
Table salt
1 pinch(es)
Cooked spaghetti
1 cup(s)
Canned tomato sauce
0.5 cup(s)
Grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
1.5 Tbsp
Instructions
1
Preheat oven to 350°F.
2
In a bowl, combine turkey, egg, breadcrumbs, parsley, and salt; roll into meatballs. Bake on a parchment-lined baking sheet until cooked through, about 20 minutes.
3
Serve meatballs over pasta with warmed tomato sauce; sprinkle with cheese and garnish with fresh herbs.
4
Makes 1 serving.
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