Turkey Meatball Spaghetti with Marinara Sauce

Name: Turkey Meatball Spaghetti with Marinara Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 PKG (375 g) Catelli Smart Spaghetti; 4 (60 mL) tbsp Olive oil; 2 Cloves of garlic, finely chopped; 1 (28 oz.) can Crushed/diced tomatoes; 1 Bay leaf; 1 tsp Dried oregano; ½ tsp Red pepper flakes; 2 tbsp chopped fresh basil; ½ cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs; ¼ cup Finely chopped onions; 1 Clove of garlic, pureed; 2 tsp Italian seasoning; 1 Egg; 450 g Ground turkey; 6 oz. Mozzarella cheese, cut into small 1/2 inch cubes; Salt and pepper to taste; Chili peppers for added heat

Trade out beef for lean ground turkey, add Catelli Smart Spaghetti, and you’ve got a health-conscious and contemporary take on a red sauce classic!

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Prep time

10 minutes

Cook time

25 minutes

Servings

4 servings

Catelli Smart Spaghetti

Ingredients

4 servings

1 PKG (375 g) Catelli Smart Spaghetti

4 (60 mL) tbspOlive oil

2Cloves of garlic, finely chopped

1 (28 oz.) canCrushed/diced tomatoes

1Bay leaf

1 tspDried oregano

½ tspRed pepper flakes

2 tbspchopped fresh basil

½ cupItalian seasoned breadcrumbs

¼ cupFinely chopped onions

1Clove of garlic, pureed

2 tspItalian seasoning

1Egg

450 gGround turkey

6 oz.Mozzarella cheese, cut into small 1/2 inch cubes

Salt and pepper to taste

Chili peppers for added heat

Disclaimer

Individuals with allergies or specific dietary concerns should verify that the ingredients they utilize for the recipes comply with their restrictions.

Method

Step 1

In a large bowl combine breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, seasoning, salt, pepper and egg. Mix together with fork until combined.

Step 2

Stir in ground turkey and mix together until combined.

Step 3

Form into 1-inch meatballs, placing one cube of mozzarella cheese inside each meatball.

Step 4

Preheat large sauté pan over medium-high heat and add 2 tbsp olive oil.

Step 5

Cook meatballs until golden brown on all sides, about 7 minutes. Set aside.

Step 6

Preheat medium saucepot over medium-high heat. Add 2 tbsp olive oil and garlic. Let garlic brown slightly, about 2-3 minutes, being careful not to burn.

Step 7

Add tomatoes, bay leaf, and oregano and let simmer about 15 minutes.

Step 8

Season with salt, pepper, chili flakes and basil.

Step 9

Add cooked meatballs to sauce and simmer, about 5 minutes.

Step 10

Meanwhile cook spaghetti according to package instructions

Step 11

Serve turkey meatball marinara over drained spaghetti.