Jennie - O Turkey Recipe of the Week - Spaghetti & Turkey Meatballs

It's a comfort food classic for this week's Jennie - O Turkey Recipe of the Week - Spaghetti & Turkey Meatballs. A great go to meal year around, who doesn't like Spaghetti & Turkey Meatballs! The Meatballs are made with JENNIE-O® Italian Seasoned Ground Turkey. You can this recipe with all the other delicious and healthy recipe on the Jennie - O website.     http://www.jennieo.com/

Spaghetti & Turkey Meatballs

Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided

4 cloves garlic, minced
2 (28-ounce) cans diced Italian style plum tomatoes, undrained
1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste
1 ½ teaspoons dried basil leaves
1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1 teaspoon sugar
1 (20-ounce) package JENNIE-O® Italian Seasoned Ground Turkey
¼ cup seasoned dry breadcrumbs
¼ cup egg substitute or 1 egg, lightly beaten
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 cup chopped onion
12 ounces spaghetti, cooked and drained
¼ cup grated Parmesan

Directions
SAUCE
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add garlic; cook 2 minutes. Add tomatoes, tomato paste, basil, oregano and sugar. Bring to simmer. Simmer, uncovered, 25 to 35 minutes or until sauce reaches desired consistency.

MEATBALLS
While sauce is simmering, in large bowl combine turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, black pepper and onion. Mix well and shape into 1-inch meatballs. In skillet over high heat, add 1 tablespoon oil. Heat until hot. Add meatballs; reduce heat to medium and cook until browned on all sides, about 12 minutes, turning frequently. Always cook to well-done, 165°F as measured by a meat thermometer. Add meatballs to simmering sauce; cook uncovered 15 minutes. Serve over spaghetti; sprinkle with cheese.
Always cook to an internal temperature of 165°F.

Nutritional Information

Calories 380 Fat 13g
Protein 27g Cholesterol 85mg
Carbohydrates 42g Sodium 700mg
Fiber 7g Saturated Fat 3g
Sugars 15g

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