Turkey Meatball Spaghetti with Marinara Sauce

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

Comfort Food

Family Friendly

Healthy

Prep time

10 Min

Cook time

25 Min

Serves

Catelli Smart Spaghetti

Ingredients

1 PKG (375 g) Catelli Smart Spaghetti
4 tbsp (60 mL) Olive oil
2 Cloves of garlic, finely chopped
1 can (28 oz.) 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

Cooking Steps

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.

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