NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

4 oz Lean Ground Turkey

1 cup Whole Wheat Spaghetti (cooked)

2 medium Fresh Tomatoes

1 small Yellow Onion

2 Garlic Cloves

1 tsp Olive Oil

2 tbsp Fresh Basil

Salt and Pepper to taste

PREPARATION

• 1

  Preheat your oven to 400°F.

• 2

  Finely dice one small yellow onion and mince the garlic cloves.

• 3

  In a bowl, combine the lean ground turkey with the diced onion, minced garlic, a sprinkle of salt and pepper, and chopped fresh basil. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly distributed.

• 4

  Form the turkey mixture into meatballs, about the size of a golf ball, and place them on a lightly greased baking sheet.

• 5

  Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, or until they are cooked through and lightly browned.

• 6

  While the meatballs are baking, dice the fresh tomatoes. In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat and add the diced tomatoes along with a pinch of salt and pepper.

• 7

  Let the tomato sauce simmer for about 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally until it slightly thickens.

• 8

  Prepare the whole wheat spaghetti according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

• 9

  Combine the baked turkey meatballs with the spaghetti and pour over the fresh tomato sauce. Garnish with additional fresh basil if desired and serve warm.