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Turkey Meatballs with Zucchini Spaghetti

Turkey Meatballs with Zucchini Spaghetti

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Servings 6 servings
Calories 490 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1.3 pound package of ground turkey, 93% lean
  • ¼ cup water
  • ½ cup whole wheat seasoned bread crumbs
  • 1 egg
  • 1 8oz package white or baby bella mushrooms, ground in food processor or blender
  • 1 25 ounce jar marinara sauce
  • 1 zucchini spiralized
  • 1 12 ounce box whole wheat pasta
  • salt pepper, garlic powder to taste
  • Parmesan cheese to garnish

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees
  • In a large bowl add turkey, water, bread crumbs, egg, ground mushrooms and about ½ cup of sauce.
  • Stir until thoroughly combined.
  • Add remaining sauce to a large baking dish with a lid.
  • Roll turkey mixture into balls, dropping one by one into the sauce. Should make 18-20 meatballs.
  • Cover and bake for 1 hour.
  • While meatballs are cooking, boil water and prepare pasta according to package directions, drain and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, spiralize zucchini and saute in a pan sprayed with nonstick spray for about 3 minutes.
  • Remove from the pan and place in a strainer lined with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
  • When ready to serve, add desired amount of pasta and zucchini to a bowl, top with meatballs and sauce. Garnish with parmesan cheese.
  • For extra flavor, add basil, parsley, red pepper flakes or any other spice you prefer.

Nutrition

Calories: 490kcalFat: 14g
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